WellBe Senior Medical
Behavioral Healthcare Specialist
Join the WellBe Senior Medical team as a Behavioral Healthcare Specialist.
Location: Rochester, NY
About Us We’re on a mission to change the way medical care is delivered around the country. By supplying home‑based medical care to patients who need it most, WellBe is changing lives by providing care wherever our patients call home. WellBe’s primary care services are delivered by a team of licensed clinicians in the comfort of the patient’s home. By combining physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals, we deliver an extra level of support to our patients in their communities.
What We Offer
Full‑time permanent role with in‑home patient care and flexible daytime schedule.
Competitive total rewards package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent‑care reimbursement, STD/LTD, 401(k) match, paid time off, commuter reimbursement, and educational reimbursement.
Opportunity to work with a progressive company making a difference every day.
$10,000 one‑time sign‑on bonus.
About the Position Our Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) provide compassionate care to the frailest elderly with chronic and acute illnesses or injuries living in their homes. The LCSW delivers primary, urgent, and acute care and counseling for a wide variety of patients with social and behavioral problems. This role includes caring for patients, connecting them and their families to support services, maintaining accurate patient records, scheduling and administering appointments, and collaborating with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and the care team coordinator.
Key Responsibilities
Practice the WellBe mission: help patients lead healthier, meaningful lives through comprehensive care.
Perform psychosocial assessments and provide therapeutic services to patients and families.
Work closely with the Behavioral Health Medical Director to manage complex patient cases and transitions of care.
Serve as a resource for the WellBe communities in managing complex behavioral health cases.
Manage behavioral and psychosocial needs that improve clinical and financial outcomes.
Maintain constant communication with patients, addressing concerns and goals to foster positive attitudes.
Build rapport with patients and families and relay concerns to WellBe providers/IDT.
Assist members in utilizing available resources to meet personal health goals and develop capabilities.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Coordinate with other healthcare providers, agencies, and community resources to create thorough treatment plans addressing social, cultural, and financial needs.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and participate in regular team meetings.
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and WellBe clinical guidelines.
Partner with community teams to refer patients to appropriate low‑cost community services such as Meals on Wheels, local Area Agencies on Aging, senior assistance programs, and transportation resources.
Involve patients’ families and primary caregivers as needed for optimal care decisions and outcomes.
Effectively collaborate with all involved in members’ care, including contractors (Home Health, Hospice, Community Agencies).
Consult and advise the Clinical Team regarding social, emotional, and cultural factors to health and medical care, and community service availability.
Comply with safety policies and procedures and report unsafe acts or conditions.
Consistently meet or exceed WellBe targets for productivity, customer service, quality assessment, and performance.
Participate in community activities linking WellBe to its communities.
Maintain up‑to‑date written progress notes and documentation on each patient’s medical record.
Participate in program and policy development of the WellBe Social Work program.
Perform other tasks needed to accomplish the team’s objectives and goals.
Educational and Experience Requirements
Master’s Degree in Social Work.
5+ years of clinical social work experience with the geriatric population.
Two years of social work experience, preferably in health care, and a minimum one‑year experience working with a frail/elderly population.
License Requirements
LCSW licensure required (current unrestricted in applicable state(s)).
Required Skills & Abilities
Age‑specific competency in working with the elderly and knowledge of community services for the elderly and their families.
Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop viable care plans.
Familiarity with EHR medical documentation.
Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Knowledge of social work principles and practices, including case management and counseling techniques.
Empathy and ability to provide after‑hours services as needed.
Ability to leverage internal and external resources as part of a patient’s treatment plan.
Experience writing assessments and reports to monitor client progress.
Valid driver’s license, access to a car, willingness to drive to patient homes, and active auto insurance policy.
Supervisory Responsibility This position has supervisory responsibility.
Travel & Safety
Travel may be required up to 80% locally.
Safety‑sensitive role: must sustain full cognitive and physical functioning at all times.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing and other safety‑related requirements per federal and state laws.
Use of marijuana (medical or recreational) prohibited; accommodations made where state law permits.
Drug Screening & ADA All candidates must successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening. Ongoing employment may be contingent upon compliance with the company's Drug‑Free Workplace Policy, which includes random, post‑accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. WellBe Senior Medical complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require an accommodation during the application, interview, or employment process, please inform Human Resources.
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Location: Rochester, NY
About Us We’re on a mission to change the way medical care is delivered around the country. By supplying home‑based medical care to patients who need it most, WellBe is changing lives by providing care wherever our patients call home. WellBe’s primary care services are delivered by a team of licensed clinicians in the comfort of the patient’s home. By combining physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals, we deliver an extra level of support to our patients in their communities.
What We Offer
Full‑time permanent role with in‑home patient care and flexible daytime schedule.
Competitive total rewards package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent‑care reimbursement, STD/LTD, 401(k) match, paid time off, commuter reimbursement, and educational reimbursement.
Opportunity to work with a progressive company making a difference every day.
$10,000 one‑time sign‑on bonus.
About the Position Our Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) provide compassionate care to the frailest elderly with chronic and acute illnesses or injuries living in their homes. The LCSW delivers primary, urgent, and acute care and counseling for a wide variety of patients with social and behavioral problems. This role includes caring for patients, connecting them and their families to support services, maintaining accurate patient records, scheduling and administering appointments, and collaborating with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and the care team coordinator.
Key Responsibilities
Practice the WellBe mission: help patients lead healthier, meaningful lives through comprehensive care.
Perform psychosocial assessments and provide therapeutic services to patients and families.
Work closely with the Behavioral Health Medical Director to manage complex patient cases and transitions of care.
Serve as a resource for the WellBe communities in managing complex behavioral health cases.
Manage behavioral and psychosocial needs that improve clinical and financial outcomes.
Maintain constant communication with patients, addressing concerns and goals to foster positive attitudes.
Build rapport with patients and families and relay concerns to WellBe providers/IDT.
Assist members in utilizing available resources to meet personal health goals and develop capabilities.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Coordinate with other healthcare providers, agencies, and community resources to create thorough treatment plans addressing social, cultural, and financial needs.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and participate in regular team meetings.
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and WellBe clinical guidelines.
Partner with community teams to refer patients to appropriate low‑cost community services such as Meals on Wheels, local Area Agencies on Aging, senior assistance programs, and transportation resources.
Involve patients’ families and primary caregivers as needed for optimal care decisions and outcomes.
Effectively collaborate with all involved in members’ care, including contractors (Home Health, Hospice, Community Agencies).
Consult and advise the Clinical Team regarding social, emotional, and cultural factors to health and medical care, and community service availability.
Comply with safety policies and procedures and report unsafe acts or conditions.
Consistently meet or exceed WellBe targets for productivity, customer service, quality assessment, and performance.
Participate in community activities linking WellBe to its communities.
Maintain up‑to‑date written progress notes and documentation on each patient’s medical record.
Participate in program and policy development of the WellBe Social Work program.
Perform other tasks needed to accomplish the team’s objectives and goals.
Educational and Experience Requirements
Master’s Degree in Social Work.
5+ years of clinical social work experience with the geriatric population.
Two years of social work experience, preferably in health care, and a minimum one‑year experience working with a frail/elderly population.
License Requirements
LCSW licensure required (current unrestricted in applicable state(s)).
Required Skills & Abilities
Age‑specific competency in working with the elderly and knowledge of community services for the elderly and their families.
Ability to perform psychosocial assessments and develop viable care plans.
Familiarity with EHR medical documentation.
Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Knowledge of social work principles and practices, including case management and counseling techniques.
Empathy and ability to provide after‑hours services as needed.
Ability to leverage internal and external resources as part of a patient’s treatment plan.
Experience writing assessments and reports to monitor client progress.
Valid driver’s license, access to a car, willingness to drive to patient homes, and active auto insurance policy.
Supervisory Responsibility This position has supervisory responsibility.
Travel & Safety
Travel may be required up to 80% locally.
Safety‑sensitive role: must sustain full cognitive and physical functioning at all times.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing and other safety‑related requirements per federal and state laws.
Use of marijuana (medical or recreational) prohibited; accommodations made where state law permits.
Drug Screening & ADA All candidates must successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening. Ongoing employment may be contingent upon compliance with the company's Drug‑Free Workplace Policy, which includes random, post‑accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. WellBe Senior Medical complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require an accommodation during the application, interview, or employment process, please inform Human Resources.
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