The Unlicensed Social Worker/Counselor/Mental Health Clinician provides counseling to patients in a variety of settings including medical facilities, hospitals, clinics, learning centers and other organizations that are in need of assistance.

Details:

Openings in: Greenville, Elizabethton, and Sevierville, TN

6 month contract

Up to $23/hr

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday

Unlicensed Social Worker

Benefits offered

Paid every Friday

Personal recruiter

Experience Required: One (1) Year of experience in Social Work field or Case Management

Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, case management or a human services related field is required. Must reside in the region you are applying for.

If interested, apply and email your resume to: skbullin@maxstaffing.com

Job Duties:

The Clinical Care Team will take referrals from primary care providers and will work with the primary care team to accomplish the following tasks:

Social support navigation for social determinants of health (SDOH) such as food insecurity, housing insecurity, etc.

Compile and maintain a resource list for SDOH resources including eligibility criteria, referral process, and contact information

Collaborate with primary care nurse and providers

Provide in-person or remote social needs screening/assessment with primary care patients referred by nurse or provider

Coordinate or make aware of social services resources, i.e., housing, clothing, food, mental health services, etc.

Collaborate with other social workers to identify patient and community resources

Conduct case management activities

Work with hospitals for discharge planning, follow-up and education

Assist with obtaining patient records from hospitals

Assist in securing needed medical equipment through community partners

Conduct follow-up on care plans

Identify patients lost to follow-up or overdue for care and assist them in returning to care

May assist with specialty referral navigation

Schedule, coordinate, and track non-BCS specialist and imaging referrals

Assist with obtaining patient records from specialists and imaging centers

Compile and maintain resource list for specialty referrals including eligibility criteria, referral process, cost and contact information

Assist patients to locate and access low-cost prescription options such as patient assistance programs, discount retailers, etc.

May assist with patient assistance program applications and serve as a patient-provider liaison with the drug companies

Assist patient with applications for programs such as CoverRx and RxOutreach

May help with other regional primary care-based initiatives with a social work component

Documents in patients record, updates consults, and tags provider and/or clinical staff as necessary

Provide patient education or find appropriate education resources

Expectations may include:

Complete onboarding and orientation

Participate in regional office and primary care clinical meetings as requested

Attend provider meetings as requested

Attend Health Councils and other community meetings to build relationships with social service agencies and promote health department services

Identify barriers to care or assistance experienced by our patients and seek ways to address them

Tools and Equipment:

1. Personal Computer

2. Telephone

3. Fax Machine

4. Printer

5. Scanner

6. Copy Machine

7. Calculator

8. Personal Vehicle

Skotti Bullington (she, her)

Recruiter

Amergis Healthcare Staffing

Phone: (865) 335-1413

900 S Gay St, Suite 601

Knoxville, TN 37902

www.amergis.com

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.