SBIRT Provider for Youth

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking an SBIRT Provider for Youth in Martinsburg, West Virginia. This entry-level full-time position involves providing substance use screenings, assisting patients with behavioral health issues, and collaborating closely with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in social sciences and relevant experience. The role is crucial for enhancing patient care and ensuring proper assessment and referrals for treatment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Human Services.
• Experience in a Behavioral Health or Substance Abuse environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient screenings and provide evaluations.
• Collaborate with clinical teams for full SBIRT screenings.
• Document screening and treatment processes in HER.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Patient Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or Nursing

Licensed in West Virginia as an LCSW or LPC

Job description

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The goal of the SBIRT (Screening, Brief intervention & Referral to Treatment) program is to increase identification and treatment of adults, ages 18 and older, who may be at-risk for substance misuse or diagnosed with a substance use disorder. The SBIRT provider will screen all adults who present to the WVU Emergency Department for treatment. This screening will include screening for alcohol, tobacco and other drug use as part of the visit, assist primary care providers, and conducting other screens, diagnosis and assessment, and treatment or referral of patients with behavioral health problems, including substance abuse and depression.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Nursing or other related health field.
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year experience in Human Services field.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Licensed in West Virginia as an LCSW or LPC.
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a Behavioral Health or Substance Abuse environment.
  
  

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participate in the SBIRT training, technical assistance, and on-going consultation program.
• Recruit participants for SBIRT screenings
• Provide an evaluation component for the grant to interview program participants and administer the SBIRT at baseline and coordinate a follow-up interview 6 months later for positive SBIRT screen.
• Work in close partnership with the primary care clinical teams to provide full SBIRT screening as well as other screens, diagnosis and assessment, and treatment or referral patients with behavioral health problems.
• May conduct brief interventions or refer to internal behavioral health department or community treatment centers.
• Conduct patient screening using standardized tools.
• Document all aspects of the screening, diagnosis and treatment or referral in the HER.
• Participate in professional activities such as: continuing education activities, clinical conferences, meeting with representatives of community groups.
• Respond to crises, assess need, formulate disposition, and implement appropriate care.
• Ensure patient respect and confidentiality at all times.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center:

315 BMC Neuro Behavioral Health Services

Address:

2500 Hospital Drive

Martinsburg

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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