EvergreenHealth

Medical Social Worker - Weight Loss and Bariatrics

EvergreenHealth$94K — $116K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatry, or equivalent training.
  • Active license as LICSW, MFT, LMHC, PsyD, or equivalent in Washington.
  • Knowledgeable about behavioral health and developmental stages.
  • Excellent communication skills for patient engagement and record-keeping.
  • Accountability for professional practice and adherence to the Patient Bill of Rights.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Primary Care team to coordinate patient referrals for therapy.
  • Assess patients' psychosocial needs and develop individualized care plans.
  • Provide crisis intervention and mental health assessments as needed.
  • Conduct individual counseling for patients with mild to moderate symptoms.
  • Manage a patient panel and refer to specialized services as required.
  • Advocate for clients to access community resources.
  • Facilitate psychoeducation and behavioral intervention groups.
  • Ensure documentation and billing procedures are completed accurately.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Access to on-demand virtual healthcare services.
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • Employer-contributed retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a)).
  • Tuition assistance for educational advancement.
  • Eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay.
  • Access to extended illness bank and sick leave.
  • Voluntary benefits like hospital indemnity insurance and identity theft protection.
Full Job Description
Description

Wage Range: $94,857 - $116,113 annually

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Job Summary:

The Primary Care Therapist position specializes in assessment and treatment of individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse conditions. Responsibilities include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.

Primary Duties:
  1. Collaborates with the Primary Care team to coordinate referrals for patients in need of behavioral health therapy.
  2. Assesses the patient's psychosocial service needs and creates plan in collaboration with patient and the interdisciplinary team
  3. Provides crisis intervention, mental health assessment and services as referred or self-referred
  4. Provides individual counseling/therapy to patients with mild to moderate mental health symptoms.
  5. Manages and maintains appropriate patient panel including referring patients to psychiatry and/or other relevant services (e., Perinatal Mood Disorders, Trauma specialists, Chemical Dependency Treatment etc.)
  6. Refers and advocates for clients to access community resources and services.
  7. Reinforces care plans and identifies and treats Behavioral Health conditions impeding implementation of medical treatment plans.
  8. Facilitates patient treatment groups focused on psychoeducation and behavioral interventions.
  9. Ensures proper documentation and needed billing procedures are completed as directly associated with provider's interventions and assessments.


License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatry, or other equivalent training.
  • Active license as Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) PsyD or other equivalent Mental Health Licensure in the State of Washington.
  • Demonstrated knowledgeable about behavioral health, chemical dependency and developmental stages.
  • Excellent communication skills in order to effectively communicate ensure, and provide for patient needs, and to provide a legal record of this care.
  • Accountability for professional practice, commitment to patient care, and commitment to uphold the Patient Bill of Rights.

DESIRED for the position:
  • 2 - 3 years of experience providing clinical therapy
  • 1 year experience in a healthcare agency/environment
  • Specific certification and/or training in CBT, DBT, EMDR or other therapeutic interventions aimed at treating Mood Disorders, ADHD, PTSD, or ASD.


Benefit Information:
Choices that care for you and your family

  • Medical, vision and dental insurance
  • On-demand virtual health care
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
  • Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Paid Time Off/Vacation
  • Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary identity theft protection
  • Voluntary legal insurance
  • Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
  • Free parking
  • Commuter benefits
  • Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount


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Employee Benefits

For more information about working at EvergreenHealth please contact:

Manjit Kaur, Provider Recruiter

[email protected]

About EvergreenHealth

EvergreenHealth is a healthcare system that provides a range of medical services to patients in the Pacific Northwest. The system includes a hospital, primary care clinics, specialty care clinics, and other healthcare facilities. EvergreenHealth was founded in 1972 and has since grown to become one of the largest healthcare providers in the region. The system is known for its high-quality care and patient-centered approach. EvergreenHealth is committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
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Size
3,000 employees
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Founded
1972

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