JOB FUNCTION:   

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide brief evidence-based therapeutic interventions for patients with depression.
• Provide crisis interventions, when needed for suicidal/homicidal ideations or intents, domestic violence, child abuse, etc. 
• Provide psychoeducation for patient about their medical conditions, especially depression.
• Monitor patients’ progress with depression treatment using the PHQ-9 screening tool.
• Conduct psychiatric consultations and regular follow-up discussions with the PCP.
• Provide monthly telephonic follow-up for all patients on the case load of about 75-100 patients.
• Implement and coordinate service plans for patients who are not eligible for Health Homes. 
• When indicated, escort patients to various specialty medical and social service appointments.
• Utilize SBIRT to provide brief interventions and referrals for patients with at-risk substance use. 
• Coordinate and schedule weekly case conferences for each medical provider.

What We Look For:       

•  Licensed Master of Social Work. 

•  Two years care coordination or other related experience preferred.      

•  Bilingual Spanish strongly preferr

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