Licensed Professional Counselor - $5,000 Sign on Bonus! (Full Time with Benefits) Garden City, KS
Healthstat, Inc

Marathon Health is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving 2.5 million eligible patients through approximately 630 employer and union-sponsored clients. Our comprehensive services include advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services, delivered through our 680+ health centers across 41 states. We also offer virtual primary care and mental health services accessible in all 50 states. Transforming healthcare delivery with a patient-first approach, we prioritize convenient access to both in-person and virtual care, resulting in improved health outcomes and significant cost savings. Committed to inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a positive work environment and recruit exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery. Marathon has been recognized as a five-time Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare winner and a six-time Best in KLAS award winner for employer-sponsored healthcare services.

$5,000 Sign on Bonus Available!

ABOUT THE JOB

Using sound principles of social work and mental health, assist patients to improve their quality of life and health goals. Work closely with providers to help manage psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute medical conditions and collaborate on treatment plans. Apply solution-focused principles to improve poor health habits and reduce patient risk.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform thorough patient psychosocial assessments to explore the physical, psychological, and social aspects of the patient and their conditions.
• Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose the nature or extent of mental disorder.
• Direct or administer evidence-based psychotherapeutic treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
• Document patient care information and ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Attend operational, clinical, and team meetings and trainings.
• Teach, take continuing education classes, and attend conferences or seminars to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders and to maintain required licensure.
• Act as a liaison/advocate between patient and medical provider.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in clinical social work. Must have current state license and 2 (two) or more years' experience in primary care or behavioral medicine with common diagnostic procedures knowledge.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Manage conflict and tactfully handle complaints and difficult situations.
• Make decisions and use judgement in ambiguous situations.

Pay Range: $80,000 - $87,500/yr for a 40 hours a week work schedule.

The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate's years of experience and/or skill level.

We are accepting applications for this position until a candidate has been selected. To apply to this position and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page.

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