Medical Social Worker - Weight Loss and Bariatrics in Kirkland, Washington at EvergreenHealth
NewSalary: $94857 - $116113Industry: Healthcare / Health ServicesJob Function: MedicalEmployment Type: Full-Time
EvergreenHealth
Kirkland, Washington, 98034, United States
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Position Title: Medical Social Worker - Weight Loss and Bariatrics
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Primary Duties:
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Wage Range: $94,857 - $116,113 annually
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Job Summary:
The Primary Care Therapist position specializes in assessment and treatment of individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse conditions. Responsibilities include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
Primary Duties:
- Collaborates with the Primary Care team to coordinate referrals for patients in need of behavioral health therapy.
- Assesses the patients psychosocial service needs and creates plan in collaboration with patient and the interdisciplinary team
- Provides crisis intervention, mental health assessment and services as referred or self-referred
- Provides individual counseling/therapy to patients with mild to moderate mental health symptoms.
- Manages and maintains appropriate patient panel including referring patients to psychiatry and/or other relevant services (e., Perinatal Mood Disorders, Trauma specialists, Chemical Dependency Treatment etc.)
- Refers and advocates for clients to access community resources and services.
- Reinforces care plans and identifies and treats Behavioral Health conditions impeding implementation of medical treatment plans.
- Facilitates patient treatment groups focused on psychoeducation and behavioral interventions.
- Ensures proper documentation and needed billing procedures are completed as directly associated with providers interventions and assessments.
License, Certification, Education or Experience:
REQUIRED for the position:
- Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatry, or other equivalent training.
- Active license as Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) PsyD or other equivalent Mental Health Licensure in the State of Washington.
- Demonstrated knowledgeable about behavioral health, chemical dependency and developmental stages.
- Excellent communication skills in order to effectively communicate ensure, and provide for patient needs, and to provide a legal record of this care.
- Accountability for professional practice, commitment to patient care, and commitment to uphold the Patient Bill of Rights.
DESIREDfor the position:
- 2 3 years of experience providing clinical therapy
- 1 year experience in a healthcare agency/environment
- Specific certification and/or training in CBT, DBT, EMDR or other therapeutic interventions aimed at treating Mood Disorders, ADHD, PTSD, or ASD.
Benefit Information:
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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
- Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount
View a summary of our total rewards available to you as an EvergreenHealth team member by clicking on the link below.
For more information about working at EvergreenHealth please contact:
Manjit Kaur,Provider Recruiter
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Job Location
Kirkland, Washington, 98034, United States
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