Licensed Social Worker- Atrius Health

As a part of OptumCare, the largest network of medical groups in the nation, Atrius Health / Optum Massachusetts is seeking a full-time LICSW to join our Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Department. This position is primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings occurring in Burlington. Complex patient care may require rare visits to the Burlington, Wellesley, and/or Kenmore offices. The Medical Social Worker is responsible for screening, assessing, triage and providing psychoeducation to our pediatric population with various developmental and psychological conditions. Position Highlights Conduct thorough biopsychosocial telephone interviews to assess for potential neurodevelopmental disorders Provide resource support and facilitate community linkages – Autism support centers, DDS, SSI, recreational opportunities Offer psychoeducation surrounding special education procedures, IEP’s 504 Plans, transition to adulthood process Provide follow-up information to patients as needed via telephone, Myhealth, and occasionally in-person Develop triage planning for patients requiring behavioral health and/or developmental therapies with community partners outside of the organization · Provide consultations to Pediatric and Family Medicine Primary Care Providers Collaborate regularly within the DBP care team – physicians, social workers, speech pathology – as well as with administrative staff to provide an optimal experience for patients served Compensation & Benefits Highlights Competitive compensation Dedicated CME Time & Allowance Excellent PTO package Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions Required Qualifications: · Master’s degree from an accredited school · Active, unrestricted licensure as a LMHC or LICSW to practice independently in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 1-3 years of clinical experience · Experience supporting patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities (in medical, school, and/or community settings) highly preferred · Strong written and oral communication skills · Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.