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Behavioral Health Support Letter Consultant
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, United States
Experience
1 Year
Salary
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
As mentioned in job details
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Jan 6, 2023
Last Date
Feb 6, 2023
Location(s)
Job Description
Care. No matter what:PPLM has been a leader in promoting sexual health formore than 90 years. We believe that all people deserve the information and expert services to make informed, personal decisions that affect their health, their lives and their futures. We are the state’s leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services. We educate families and empower youth to make responsible choices that lead to healthier lives. We advocate for policies that improve sexual health.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:PPLM believes sexual health is essential to every person’s overall health, well-being and happiness. We recognize that geographical and systemic barriers entrenched in discrimination and stigma prevent people in Massachusetts from having equitable opportunity to choose their own path and access to sexual and reproductive health care. In order to address health equity in communities across Massachusetts in an authentic way, we must start with ourselves. We are taking focused steps to make progress in our own organization. We have embarked on a diversity, equity and inclusion journey that will lead us toward becoming an organization that better reflects our patients and embodies cultural humility. We are wholeheartedly committed to this work.
POSITION SUMMARY:The Per Diem LISCW will work with patients in our Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy Program to provide surgical support letters for gender affirmation surgery.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES- Maintains current LICSW licensure
- Conducts patient assessments and writes surgical support letters for gender affirmation surgeries within two weeks of obtaining a referral
- Documents all patient encounters completely and accurately in patient’s electronic medical record
- Reviews amp; interprets the patient’s history as documented in the medical record
- Uses of Teladoc or other platform as designated by PPLM to conduct virtual consultations with patients
- Collects, tracks, and reports required program data including key performance indicators as required
- Maintains patient confidentiality; is comfortable handling sensitive personal information.
- Reviews amp; interprets the patient’s history as documented in the medical record
- Reads, understands, and uses all relevant PPLM protocols, policies, and procedures; Keeps updated on all changes and incorporates those changes into practice
- Other tasks and responsibilities as needed.
- A commitment to PPLM’s mission and values.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Master’s degree in social work and LICSW required
- Must have some availability during normal business hours to conduct patient assessments
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate information effectively
- Ability to relate to individuals of varying backgrounds and age in a non-judgmental yet empathetic manner
- Prior experience working in a health care setting a plus
- Computer experience, especially Microsoft Office Suite, required.
- Familiar with documenting in electronic health record. Experience with EPIC and Teladoc a plus.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Good organizational skills, ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated critical thinking
- Demonstrated ability to work with people of different races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities and expressions, ages, abilities, and experiences
- Commitment to addressing the impact of racism and other oppressions on sexual health
- A commitment to PPLM’s mission and values.
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes; health, dental and vision insurance, 11 paid holidays, 403B retirement plan with a 3% employer match, paid parental leave,paid time off, flexible spending accounts andmore.
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. Job Specification
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