On-Demand Integrated Care LCSW

NOELA Community Health Center; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NOELA Community Health Center in New Orleans seeks a Clinical Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary team delivering on-demand integrated behavioral health within a fast-paced clinic. You will engage patients during visits and provide brief interventions, assessments, referrals, and psychoeducation to diverse populations.

The role requires a Master's in LCSW, Louisiana license, CPR certification, HIPAA compliance, and ability to work collaboratively with medical staff; bilingual would be a

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Licensed Clinical Social Work.
• Louisiana License.
• Current CPR Certification.
• HIPPA Compliance.
• Bilingual ability preferred.
• Experience in integrated care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to warm handoffs from medical providers and provide on-demand consults during the patient's visit, engaging the patient the same day rather than deferring to a later referral.
• Conduct behavioral health screenings and brief biopsychosocial assessments, including risk assessment, and respond per clinic protocol and legal obligations.
• Provide brief interventions, traditional counseling, and support to patients and family members.
• Provide psychoeducational information as appropriate to patients, family members, and accompanying caregivers.
• Make referrals and connect patients to behavioral health, substance use, and community resources as appropriate.
• Remain current and knowledgeable about local and regional mental health and substance abuse resources, developing collaborative relationships where possible.
• Collaborate alongside the behavioral health team and support the medical team to ensure holistic, coordinated care.
• Provide training to staff and participate in community outreach and educational activities as needed.
• Maintain a regular schedule at the assigned clinic in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Document encounters, assessments, and plans promptly and accurately in the electronic health record, supporting appropriate billing and complying.
• Participate in quality improvement projects, meetings, and trainings as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Stamina

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Independence

Flexibility

Communication

Policy compliance

Education

MSW (Master's in Social Work)

Louisiana license

CPR certification

HIPAA knowledge

Job description

NOELA Community Health Center in New Orleans seeks a Clinical Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary team delivering on-demand integrated behavioral health within a fast-paced clinic. You will engage patients during visits and provide brief interventions, assessments, referrals, and psychoeducation to diverse populations.

The role requires a Master's in LCSW, Louisiana license, CPR certification, HIPAA compliance, and ability to work collaboratively with medical staff; bilingual would be a