Virtual Social Worker

Relode; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a remote behavioral health specialist to empower patients with heart disease. The role requires a master's degree and significant virtual psychotherapy experience. Responsibilities include developing personalized care plans, providing therapy, and collaborating with clinical teams. Candidates must possess a strong background in behavioral change techniques and be tech-savvy. Evening availability is required, along with a minimum of 3-5 years of practice in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Digital Healthcare or Remote experience.
• IL LCSW license from an accredited program required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in practicing CBT.

Responsibilities

• Design and launch a virtual-first cardiac recovery program.
• Provide virtual psychotherapy sessions to patients.
• Evaluate patient symptoms to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Communicate effectively across clinical teams.

Skills

Virtual psychotherapy experience

Behavioral change techniques

Communication skills

Tech-savvy

Innovative mindset

Education

Masters Degree or higher

BSc in Psychology or related field

Job description

Overview

Make $90,000 to $95,000 working remotely empowering patients with heart disease to live the lives they aspire to live. You will be responsible for assessing patients behavioral health, developing/managing a personalized care plan tailored to their specific behavioral health needs, and coordinating their care across Our Companys and the Health Systems care team. You will be a part of an integrated team of clinical professionals including Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Exercise Physiologists working together to deliver a world-class patient experience.

Requirements

• Masters Degree or higher (mandatory)
• Mandatory Remote/Virtual experience or Digital Healthcare (3+ years)
• IL LCSW license from an accredited program
• Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states
• Must work Mon - Fri 8 AM - 5 PM
• Evening Availability via Message Platform required
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in practicing CBT
• BSc in Psychology, or related field
• Experience in Cardiac Health a plus (Preferred)
• Must be tech-savvy, passionate, and experienced in psychotherapy
• Must have an innovative mindset, and willingness to challenge the status quo of traditional cardiac rehab experience

Job Duties

• Participate in the design and launch of Our Companys comprehensive, evidence-based virtual-first cardiac recovery program
• Provide virtual psychotherapy (45-50 min per session) to a panel of patients
• Provide therapy for (Depression, Nutrition, Smoking Cessation etc.) and support a holistic interpretive care model
• Evaluate patient symptoms and risk factors to determine diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans
• Ensure that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature
• Follow the plan of care to accomplish functions within established policies, procedures, and scope of practice
• Re-evaluate treatment plans, as needed, to ensure safety and maximum patient benefit
• Promote patient engagement, and successfully achieve patient and program goals
• Make independent judgments and changes to treatment according to professional and regulatory standards
• Counsel patients using behavioral change techniques (ex. mindfulness, motivational interviewing)
• Communicate effectively across Our Companys integrated clinical team and our partner health systems, escalating unusual and emergent situations
• Provide complete, accurate, and timely documentation of patient sessions

Interview Process

• 1st round - Provide company overview, role overview, clarify expectations and answer basic questions (1 hour)
• 2nd round - CEO intro and verify company culture fit (30 min)
• 3rd round - Group interview with situational/behavioral questions and/or role-playing (1 hour)
• 4th round - optional interview with a Motiv advisor or Straight to offer