Associate Social Worker (ASW)

Job Description

Health Advocates Network is seeking a Associate Social Worker to work at a facility in Chico , California. This is a registry position with our company.



Pay Rate: $37 / hour



Shift Details:

• On site, 20-30 hrs / week or more at our outpatient clinic (hours of operations are 8a-5p Monday – Friday)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides brief behavioral health interventions for patients during their medical/dental/nutrition/pharmacy visit


• Provides behavioral health support to patients involved in the MAT program


• Collaborates with specialty behavioral health/ Alcohol and Drug Services, to ensure streamlined referrals and open communication with the specialty behavioral health/ADS providers; provide warm handoffs to county ADS/MH when appropriate


• Provides consultation to appropriate clinic staff and providers on behavioral health issues of patients


• Guides and assist clinic staff in making CPS reports or contacting law enforcement as needed


• Provides crisis intervention, follow-up visits, and appropriate referrals to other agencies in the community as needed; advocate on behalf of the patient to obtain services as necessary


• Facilitates behavioral health groups and group medical visits


• Provides education and support to patients and their families to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral regimes


• Develops strong working relationships with patients, and reach out to patients who are non-adherent or disengaged


• Helps manage/maintain database of patients receiving Suboxone/Vivitrol treatment


• Catalogues and maintains up-to-date information on addiction/Mental Health/community resources


• Documents patient visits and related information into the electronic medical record, in a timely and thorough manner


• Develops and present trainings, in-services, and updates to providers and staff on behavioral health topics


• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.


• Valid and current license issued within CA” OR "In the process of obtaining licensure for the state of California (must possess intern number before applying).


• Must possess associate number and registered for the state of California


• Must have associate number and be registered with the BBS

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at 800-928-5561 and ask to speak with Isaiah Monday-Friday. Refer Friends, Earn Rewards: https://stafftoday.staffingreferrals.com/join/iyoung





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