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Apply for Job Job ID364627 LocationAll Other -See Job Description Job FamilyHealth Care Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9721SW Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker responsible for panel management, facilitation of communication between patients, physicians, and community agencies, and assisting in resource acquisition for clinic patients. This role involves educating patients about the healthcare home delivery system, resolving barriers to care, and connecting patients with or delivering psychosocial resources to support their recovery. The incumbent may support clinical research for the Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program by administering surveys to patient participants. Job Responsibilities: Complete diagnostic evaluations of patients suffering from substance use disorders (SUD). Demonstrates ability to provide applicable care/service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level of population served. Communicates in a respectful manner. Ensures a safe, secure environment. Partners with patient/caregiver/management in care/decision making. Individualizes care/service plan to meet patient needs. Modifies interventions/service based on population served. Provides patient education based on assessment of learning needs of patients. Provide brief evidence-based counseling to patients. Meets with patients being seen by medical providers within the clinic to provide brief interventions for emotional health of social problems. Performs psychological assessment of factors interfering with care. Works directly with patients to set care goals and help create treatment plans including psychological and mental health needs. Documents appropriate information in the patient's medical record to ensure communication of the patient's needs to the treatment team. Coordinate care for patients, including assisting providers and staff in obtaining resources for patients. Serves as an embedded member of an integrated and consultative team to help those suffering from SUD. Care Coordination process for clinical team's patients. To include: Referrals, hospital discharge coordination, working with providers to complete care plans, creating care goals, and follow-up with patients on goal setting, and other duties for care coordination. Monitor transportation concerns and other access barriers for patients. Document visit frequency for treatment of SUD and outcomes (including videoconferencing and other telehealth visits). Track no shows and help patients make appointments. Provide consultation to the team regarding diagnostic impressions, recommendations, and strategies to engage patients in optimal recovery outcomes. Works with the clinic's health care team to provide direct patient care through assessment and referrals to appropriate community, governmental, or social service programs. Advocates for patient needs within UMPhysicians organization and the broader community. Assists patients with counseling related to resources and case management for their needs. Assists patients in understanding the healthcare and managed care delivery system and act to resolve obstacles that prevent them from receiving adequate mental health care. Support patients through transitions of care (hospital to clinic, emergency room to clinic, clinic to treatment). Help develop protocols that help connect patients in early recovery to care coordinators. Panel management of clients to improve follow-up care, including continuity with providers. Document services delivered and identify areas of strength and gaps in care. Help address any care gaps revealed. Engage in population health activities to support risk reduction techniques to increase healthcare access to underserved populations. Work with the team to seek out resources within the community for housing, food support, family support, inpatient treatmen , job support, and others. Maintain a calendar of community events and forms, participate in recovery fairs. Update existing and create new information materials to share with partners for distribution. Create, stock, and distribute Fentanyl and Xylazine testing kits, complete with information about getting access to treatment resources. Create and distribute Narcan reversal kits along with education around how and when to use them. Distribute educational materials around overdose prevention and how to access care; revise annually to stay current. Distribute wound care kits (i.e., for injection site infection) to community partners working directly with clients with OUD. Distribute educational materials on how to access care; revise annually to stay current. Attend community events and forums to distribute materials and answer questions. Meet with community groups to better understand access barriers. Distribute informational resources about treatment options at each level of care; revise annually to remain current. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Licensed Social Worker (LICSW, LCSW, LMSW, LGSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) as defined by MN statute. License must be active and in good standing. BA/BS degree in social work, counseling, or related field, plus at least six (6) years of experience, or an advanced degree plus at least four (4) years of experience. At least two (2) years of experience must be post-licensure. MN state licenses, or eligible to be licensed in the State of Minnesota and eligibility to become a credentialed provider with insurance entities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to provide compassionate and effective counseling services . Must be able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with frequently shifting priorities, deadlines, and variable workloads. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field. Experience delivering culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations and supporting individuals in underserved, lower socioeconomic communities. Experience in providing diagnostic assessments and direct evidence-based clinical services to adults or ability to develop these skills with supervision. Individual support using Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills, Social skills training, Coping skills training, Relaxation training, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Health and behavioral coaching, and Psychoeducation. Community outreach and patient advocacy. Case management related to care for substance use disorders. Experience working in an outpatient clinic setting. About the Department The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota was created more than 50 years ago in response to a legislative mandate to train primary care physicians. Since then, we have been leaders in transforming the specialty through education, research, and patient care. We are the academic sponsor of seven family medicine residencies-five in the Twin Cities, two in Greater Minnesota.... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.