Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Professional Counselor (LCSW/LPC)

The Wright Center Medical Group
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

This position uses the Integrated Health Model to provide team-based care to individuals of all ages, families, and their caregivers. The LCSW/LPC works in collaboration with physicians, behavioral health clinicians, and other staff to address barriers to medical and behavioral health care. The role serves in an expanded clinical role to collaborate with community members, Primary Care Providers, Behavioral Health Providers, dental, community agencies, insurance companies, and other health/community-related entities to provide a model of care that ensures the delivery of quality, efficient, and cost-effective healthcare services.

What You Will Do

The LCSW/LPC will work with program leadership in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the program's objectives. They will assist with state required functions for Medicaid members, develop coordinated care plans for members with complex medical/social/behavioral health needs, and identify outreach, wellness, and education planning needs of the community member. They will also coordinate referrals between and among physical, behavioral, and dental health providers and other community resources to improve overall community member outcomes.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field, and possess a Pennsylvania LPC or LCSW license. They will have experience working in the EOS model, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. They will also have the ability to work autonomously and be directly accountable for practice, and demonstrate leadership qualities including time management skills, verbal and written communication skills, listening skills, problem-solving/decision-making skills, work delegation, and work organization.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field
  • Pennsylvania LPC or LCSW license
  • Valid PA driver's license
  • Current BLS Certification
  • Both adult and pediatric specific experience required
  • Knowledge of the basic concepts and principles of managed care required
  • Knowledge of community resources required
  • General computer knowledge and capability to use computers required

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Benefits package
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
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