Mountain West HERC

The person in this position will provide social, behavioral, and mental health services (including those related to addressing medical conditions) as a part of the Division of Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics & Psychology. As a member of the Division, the incumbent will identify and help patients and their families address emotional and behavioral challenges that impact their functioning and effective use of medical care.SERVICE
1. Demonstrates, by actions, a commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU
School of Medicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers
through collaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and
accountability; diversity and inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvement.
2. Provide direct clinical services (including diagnostic interviews, therapy, behavior
management training) to children and adolescents experiencing a range of behavioral health
challenges and developmental disabilities.
3. Maintain a clinical practice in Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics in order to enhance
clinical proficiency with approximately 9 half day clinics per week. These services will be
provided in accordance with the terms of departmental, hospital and SIU HealthCare
policies and guidelines.
4. Coordinate care with other members of the Division of Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics
& Psychology.
5. Consult with medical providers and schools as needed.
6. Counsel families on the client's service needs and provide such guidance as necessary.
7. Develop and coordinate service plans that may include collaboration among agencies to
recruit and organize a network of integrated services.
8. Assist families with accessing additional services in the community. Provide information
about programs offered and provide social work consultation on the related social needs of
patients and families.
9. Assist in preparation of patients and families for referral to other resources and prepare
referral material
10. Act as liaison between families and providers to facilitate communication. Advocate for
families and clients' rights. Arrange and participate in interdisciplinary case conferences.
11. Record clinical activities and make reports as required in the Electronic Health Record.
12. Collect and maintain current information about available community resources.

ADMINISTRATION
1. Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for medical
behavioral health services.
2. Participate in program planning and development of the Division of
Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics & Psychology policies and procedures.
3. Participate in setting standards relative to behavioral health services in the Department of
Pediatrics Multidisciplinary clinics.
4. Participate in the promotion of cooperative relationships with health, welfare, educational,
and rehabilitation agencies.
5. Provide leadership in the development of working arrangements with social agencies for
more effective and better integrated medical services.
6. Collaborate in studies and surveys related to patients' needs and assist in evaluation of
services, with particular reference to social services.
7. Investigate, develop and implement strategies with other social agencies to assist with
funding care for the underserved children. Includes writing Federal, State and private grants
as identified.
8. Attend meetings and functions as requested by the Division Director or Health Care
Administrator.

TEACHING
1. Participate in clinical teaching of medical students and residents. Educate residents and
students about appropriate referrals and use of referral sources.
2. Assist in the development and implementation of in-service training and other educational
programs to increase effectiveness.
3. Participate in educational activities (such as in-service training, orientation courses, staff
development programs and training projects).
4. Represent SIU Medicine Pediatrics as requested.

1. Master's degree from an accredited school or university in Social Work; AND
2. Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker in the State of Illinois (or eligibility for licensure) AND
3. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

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