Social Worker (LMSW) | Behavioral Health Specialist at Care Resources (PACE program)

Behavioral Health Specialist | LMSW | part-time | Care Resources

Get to know Care Resources 

Care Resources is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a national healthcare program funded by Medicare/Medicaid.  We are a community-based program for adults 55 years or older that promotes healthy independent living and helps prevent nursing home placement.  Our program is all-inclusive concierge care led by skilled primary care providers and an interdisciplinary team with 11 specialties represented.  Care Resources embraces physical, mental, and social health, making healthcare accessible and affordable.

What Will You Do?

As the part-time Behavioral Health Specialist, you will work closely with the Social Services Manager for Care Resources.  Duties include:

• Provide in-person and virtual counseling for participants
• Advocate on behalf of program participants
• Conduct comprehensive participant assessments, including screens for depression, anxiety, and cognition. Make recommendations based on these assessments.
• Communicate with facilities (AFC/AL/SNF) to provide behavioral health interventions for their staff to use with participants.
• Provide education and support for family members/caregivers as well as Care Resources staff
• Work 3 weekdays per week at the Care Resources facility in Kentwood, MI

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in social work and fully licensed in the state of Michigan (LMSW) required
• Proven experience providing counseling services, behavioral health treatment plans, and behavioral interventions
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with a frail or elderly population is preferred
• Strong computer skills to effectively utilize virtual meetings as well as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proven ability to work independently as well as within an interdisciplinary team setting

·

If this rare opportunity interests you, apply today and find out more!