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Author Health is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join their multidisciplinary team. The LCSW will deliver remote, virtual-first care to seniors with serious mental illness (SMI). This role is crucial in providing compassionate and comprehensive care, leveraging expertise in mental health to improve patient outcomes. The LCSW will work collaboratively with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals to address the holistic needs of patients.
The role involves:
- Conducting virtual initial assessments and ongoing care for seniors with SMI.
- Developing comprehensive treatment plans, coordinating psychotherapy, and assessing the need for referrals.
- Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to address patients' holistic needs.
- Providing patient care and education tailored to individual needs and cultural context.
- Coordinating care with PCPs and other medical professionals.
- Offering timely psychiatric urgent care and responsiveness.
- Documenting all clinical work comprehensively in the EHR.
- Adapting to a novel care delivery paradigm in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements:
- Current LCSW licensure in Florida with eligibility for Texas licensure.
- 3-5 years of experience post-licensure.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
- Comfortable navigating the dynamic landscape of a startup environment.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to maintaining professional patient-caregiver relationships.
- Skilled in engaging patients and caregivers through telehealth and telephonic communication.
- Proficient in screening and differential diagnosis of mental health and substance use disorders.
- Experienced in developing comprehensive treatment plans for mental health and substance use disorders.
- Knowledgeable in evidence-based psychosocial treatments and behavioral interventions.
Author Health offers:
- Retirement savings plan (401k) with company match up to 3.5%.
- Low-cost benefits package for employee and dependents (medical/dental/vision/STD/Life Insurance).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid sick leave.
- 9 paid holidays throughout the year with (2) additional flex holidays.
- Performance-based bonuses.
Author Health
Author Health delivers compassionate, technology-enabled mental healthcare, particularly for individuals facing serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and dementia. They focus on meeting patients where they are, providing critical mental health and social services through in-person and virtual interactions. Committed to a person-first approach, Author Health builds connections with patients and their caregivers to facilitate access to healthcare appointments and seamless transitions to clinical care. The company emphasizes providing an excellent patient experience, documenting interactions, and fostering a collaborative environment.