Behavioral Health Social Worker - Northwest San Antonio

CityMD

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We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying the complexities of health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

And now we’re proud to say we’re part of the VillageMD family.

VillageMD, through its operating companies, provides high-quality, accessible health care services for individuals and communities across the United States, with primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serving patients in traditional practice settings, in patients’ homes and online appointments.

Committed to serving all patients and working with all payers, VillageMD consistently innovates value-based care, bringing integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to its owned and affiliated practices, ensuring high-quality care, better patient outcomes and a reduction in the total cost of care. Through Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, Starling Physicians, Westmed, and other practices, VillageMD serves millions of patients throughout their lives, wherever and whenever they need care. Its dedicated workforce of more than 20,000 operates from 770 practice locations and 26 markets.

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When you work at VillageMD, or a VillageMD operating company, you are part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. What makes us different is our village of supportive and inspiring peers who want a meaningful career with impact. The work we do is changing the lives of our patients, our communities, and each other. Together, we are creating better outcomes for all.

We’re reimagining health care with a primary care-led, value-based care model. Here, you will be part of a team delivering the care we want to see in the world. It is what drives us to knock down old barriers in health care because every patient, every person and every community deserves better care. Here, you will be at the center of our mission. Your voice will be heard, and you will feel empowered to do what’s best and right for our patients, communities, and each other. To learn more about VillageMD visit our corporate site VillageMD.com.

Job Description

Clinic Location: 7579 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78249

Could this be you? 

As a Behavioral Health worker, you will optimize and coordinate care for BFHC behavioral health population. The integrated behavioral health social worker is compassionate, helps serve the patients and assists those affected by issues such as neglect, abuse, domestic violence and mental health. Cases are handled by phone or in person. The integrated behavioral health social worker is in charge of assessing patients and gathering relevant information about each case, providing crisis intervention, and contacting and making referrals to other agencies and services as appropriate. A key to succeeding in this role is the ability to stay calm, empathize with patients and be aware of others’ reactions and understand why they react as they do.

How you can make a difference as a Behavioral Health worker: 

  • Counsels’ patients and families regarding therapies. Develops and implements treatment plans.
  • Reviews and modifies treatment plans as needed.
  • Assesses problems, determines appropriate treatment types and methods, and implements intervention methodologies according to treatment plans and organizational policies.
  • Ensures treatment notes are recorded in patients' medical charts by BFHC standards and organizational policies.
  • Makes referrals to specialists as necessary and refers families to a wide range of community resources and services that are responsive to the longer-term needs of the family.
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with community health resources to ensure appropriate patient access. May support implementation of community educational programs.
  • Responsible liaison between the Behavioral Health team and administration, developing materials and educates staff on counseling, protective and family services.
  • Assist in integration of the behavioral health model to provide in-house psychotherapy.
  • Assists Medical Director in collaborating with community agencies and develops initiative to further increase the outreach and effectiveness of the Behavioral Health program. 
  • Trained in Trauma Informed Care, and actively utilize training in organizations initiatives including Bandera’s Chronic Pain and OUD program.

Skills for success as a Behavioral Health worker: 

  • Self-motivated: energetic, self-starter; can work autonomously 
  • Detail-oriented and committed to providing safe patient care 
  • Results oriented: bias for action; demonstrated track record of achievement; drive for attainment of superior outcomes 
  • Flexible: Navigates within ambiguity; solution-oriented; comfortable in an ever-changing environment 
  • Communication: Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Collaboration: Team player
  • Service: Actively supports others, demonstrates an optimistic, can-do approach to issue resolution
  • Humility: Low ego; engenders trust; respectful 

Experience to drive change as a Behavioral Health worker: 

  • Up to 3 years of related experience is required for LMSW.
  • Two (2) years post-graduate supervision experience is required for LCSW.
  • Ability to independently conduct psycho-social assessments and provide treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diverse backgrounds.
  • Knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures.
  • Independent judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem-solving, or crisis intervention techniques.
  • Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and data management software.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written; bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
  • TX state clinical license (LCSW) is required or TX state license (LMSW) is required.

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

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