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Open Door Care Network

(Bi-lingual) LMSW- ON-SITE

10 days ago

Port Chester

Open Door Family Medical Center provides health care and wellness programs to individuals and families in need throughout Westchester, Putnam and Ulster Counties. A pioneer Federally Qualified Health Center, Open Door provides more than 300,000 patient visits annually and serves nearly 60,000 individual patients who might not otherwise have access. Open Door offers integrated services and a holistic approach to building healthier communities. Primary medical care, dental care, integrated behavioral health care, clinical nutrition, wellness programs, and chronic disease management are the foundation of its clinical programs. Founded as a free clinic in 1972, Open Door’s mission of building healthier communities through accessible, equitable, culturally competent health care has led to site and service expansions. Today, Open Door operates centers in Brewster, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, Ossining, Port Chester, and Sleepy Hollow, in addition to eight School-Based Health Centers in the Port Chester and Ossining School Districts, a mobile dental van in Mount Kisco, and a new dental practice in Saugerties, NY. For more information, please visit our website at . Open Door is currently seeking a Medical Behavioral Health Clinician LMSW in our Port Chester medical center. The Medical Behavioral Health Clinician LMSW participates in a patient-focused, team-based approach to provide direct and collaborative behavioral health services to Open Door patients. As part of the medical care team, the services provided by the MBHC aim to improve patients’ behavioral health and overall wellness. Primary responsibilities include behavioral health screening, assessment, brief intervention, treatment, and internal and external referrals for patients of all ages. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MEDICAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN DUTIES • Identify and outreach patients with potential social, emotional, mental health, and/or substance use needs, • Complete initial psycho-social evaluations, mental status assessments, standardized screenings and safety assessments, • Provide brief intervention and/or treatment, • Document progress notes, including symptoms, problems, screening results, and interventions provided, • Assist patients with identifying self-management goals, • Develop care plans and treatment plans, including goals and objectives in collaboration with patients, • Refer internally or externally for ongoing mental health and substance use treatment services, • Identify patients’ needs for community-based and social services; actively manage referral coordination including access, engagement and follow-up, • Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing medical providers’ schedules and evaluating patients for possible assessment and intervention, • Maintain and facilitate ongoing communication with primary care providers and other care team members (both internal and external), • Participate in team-based huddles with primary care providers and care team members, • Communicate with medical providers and other care team to identify patients where intervention by a MBHC is needed and coordinate same-day screening, • Participates in inter-disciplinary team conferences, • Provide crisis intervention and warm hand off assessments for high-risk cases, • Respond to and incorporate physical health concerns into ongoing care interventions and provide health and wellness education for preventative care, • Assist patients in making optimum use of Open Door’s services by providing information on services and linking patients to desired services, • Provide cross-coverage across Open Door sites as needed, • Participates in group and individual supervision as well as Grand Rounds and other trainings, • Represent the Behavioral Health department at health fairs and community outreach activities, • Demonstrate the ability to function in a culturally sensitive manner within the organization’s philosophy and mission, • Collaborate with the supervisor to develop and implement goals and objectives annually, • Maintain patient confidentiality as per Open Door policies and procedures, • Prepare and maintain documentation in compliance with Open Door and Joint Commission standards and applicable city, state, and federal laws, • Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION • Completion of Masters of Social Work degree and field work experience at an accredited school of social work, • Fluent in English and Spanish, • Strong interpersonal skills including excellent active listening and clear oral communication skills, • Engaging, warm and caring personality, • Strong customer service, patient-centered orientation, • Empathetic and driven to assist patients, • Passionate about providing high quality care to low-income, under-served individuals and those lacking access to health care, • Able to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and committed to collaborative team-based care, • Culturally competent/sensitive (racial, ethnic, linguistic, LGBTQ+, physical ability, etc.) and committed to inclusive, multi-cultural programming, • Basic knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities (e.g. Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectal Behavior Therapy), • Basic knowledge and understanding of group facilitation, • Proficient computer use, including Microsoft Office applications, • Strong writing and reading skills, • Able to understand and follow detailed instructions, • Highly organized and self-directed, able to multi-task, • Flexible and exhibits the ability to adapt as situations evolve, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high accountability environment, • Effective in problem solving and exhibits excellent judgment and the ability to prioritize WORKING CONDITIONS • Frequent contact with patients, employees, and outside agencies, • Exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to a health center environment, • Requires adherence to Infection Control Standard Precautions, • Occasional stress in balancing multiple demands and in dealing with patients/families experiencing tension and difficult life circumstances PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Manual dexterity and regular hours at computer keyboard, • Approximately 75% sitting and 25% walking/standing, • Bending and lifting may be required There are many fantastic benefits to a career at Open Door Family Medical Centers. In addition to working to affect positive change in the health and lives of thousands of residents in Westchester and Putnam counties, Open Door offers its employees a stimulating, diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) and 401(k), generous paid time off, onsite Wellness facilities, and educational assistance. Aside from excellent benefits, we offer a competitive salary and annual bonuses based on measurable goals and organizational success. If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of patients and the health of our communities of Westchester and Putnam counties, and if the position speaks to your capabilities, experience and commitment to improve the health of our communities, please upload your resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email. Open Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Sponsorship

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