Associate Social Worker (ASW)

Health Advocates Network is seeking a Associate Social Worker to work at a facility in Chico , California. This is a registry position with our company.

Pay Rate : $37 / hour

Shift Details:

• On site, 20-30 hrs / week or more at our outpatient clinic (hours of operations are 8a-5p Monday - Friday)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides brief behavioral health interventions for patients during their medical/dental/nutrition/pharmacy visit

• Provides behavioral health support to patients involved in the MAT program

• Collaborates with specialty behavioral health/ Alcohol and Drug Services, to ensure streamlined referrals and open communication with the specialty behavioral health/ADS providers; provide warm handoffs to county ADS/MH when appropriate

• Provides consultation to appropriate clinic staff and providers on behavioral health issues of patients

• Guides and assist clinic staff in making CPS reports or contacting law enforcement as needed

• Provides crisis intervention, follow-up visits, and appropriate referrals to other agencies in the community as needed; advocate on behalf of the patient to obtain services as necessary

• Facilitates behavioral health groups and group medical visits

• Provides education and support to patients and their families to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral regimes

• Develops strong working relationships with patients, and reach out to patients who are non-adherent or disengaged

• Helps manage/maintain database of patients receiving Suboxone/Vivitrol treatment

• Catalogues and maintains up-to-date information on addiction/Mental Health/community resources

• Documents patient visits and related information into the electronic medical record, in a timely and thorough manner

• Develops and present trainings, in-services, and updates to providers and staff on behavioral health topics

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.

• Valid and current license issued within CA" OR "In the process of obtaining licensure for the state of California (must possess intern number before applying).

• Must possess associate number and registered for the state of California

• Must have associate number and be registered with the BBS

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at ~~~ and ask to speak with Isaiah Monday-Friday.

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Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability