Community Social Services Specialist

Company: HCSC
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job ID: FIW-1042567

Description:

POSITION IS LOCATED IN THE OKLAHOMA CITY OFFICE OR THE TULSA OFFICE

BASIC FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for working collaboratively with a team of health professionals to provide members with opportunities to stabilize and improve their health and serves as a bridge between the community and the system of health and social services. This position is responsible for responding to requests for information, providing basic information regarding social, community and home based services available for members with complex, long term, or special care needs, referring to community agencies, reviewing need assessment information, and partnering with agencies in the community. Responsible to escalate and report member decline in physical or mental health as soon as detected to the appropriate team members.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with current, active, unrestricted license in the state of Oklahoma (or reciprocity if applicable).
• 2 years clinical experience.
• Experience engaging and working collaboratively with others, including members, patient families, clinical team members and community resources
• Demonstrated self-motivation and the ability to work independently
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and experience
• Demonstrated ability to openly address and acknowledge issues of substance use and mental illness
• Cultural knowledge and sensitivity to the population being served
• PC and database experience.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and substance abuse issues.
• Interpersonal, analytical, presentation and communication skills
• Knowledge of the health care industry
• Ability and willingness to travel within assigned areas of responsibility, including overnight stays.
• Possess transportation and current, valid driver's license for applicable state.
• Knowledge of local community resources in assigned area

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bilingual Spanish language skills
• Experience working with Native American Population
• Communication skills
• CB

DICE 14

• CA

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Requirements:

Expertise Nursing, Behavioral Health Job Type Full-Time Regular Location OK - Tulsa, OK - Oklahoma City

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