Behavioral Health Integration Case Worker
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Develops and implements treatment plans, provides therapeutic interventions, and facilitates referrals both within the LVHN continuum and throughout the community in order to address patients' on-going needs with substance use disorders.
Job description
Summary
Develops and implements treatment plans, provides therapeutic interventions, and facilitates referrals both within the LVHN continuum and throughout the community in order to address patients' on-going needs with substance use disorders.
Job Duties
- Completes timely and comprehensive documentation of assessments, interventions, and interactions. Maintains case records in accordance with regulatory standards and requirements.
- Provides on-going support, facilitates adjustments to identified problem, and fosters independence for problem resolution.
- Supports the care team and patient with implementing their recovery management plan.
- Utilizes therapeutic techniques targeted at restoring patient to his/her optimal level of functioning.
- Facilitates solution-focused discussions between the patient and care team that address financial barriers related to recovery.
- Participates in regular interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Cultivates and develops collaborative relationships with community organizations to create a seamless recovery management plan.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends via literature and through continuing education.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, or related health/mental health field.
- 2 years Experience in a health/mental health-related field.
- Ability to maintain current knowledge of community agencies and support services.
- Demonstrates ability to develop a relationship with patient/family that supports their recovery.
- Demonstrates an understanding of multi-cultural issues and incorporates these into counseling with the patient/family.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, or related health/mental health field.
- Ability to implement trauma-informed care.
- Experience with implementing motivational interviewing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, or related health/mental health field
- 2 years experience in a health/mental health-related field
- Ability to maintain current knowledge of community agencies and support services
- Demonstrates ability to develop a relationship with patient/family that supports their recovery
- Demonstrates an understanding of multi-cultural issues and incorporates these into counseling with the patient/family
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.