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Optometrist

Summary of Position:
Mission-driven Optometrist to lead the Optometry Program at Kintegra Health. Candidate will personally provide vision services to pediatric and adult patients on a mobile unit. The mobile clinic will travel to schools and established Kintegra Family Medicine locations on a rotating schedule.

Qualified Optometrists, along with their clinical team, will provide mobile vision services to students through Kintegra’s Vision Access Program (VAP). The VAP is made possible through its collaboration with school personnel and inspired by its mission to provide the gift of sight to children with vision impairment.

Optometrists will provide adult vision services to established patients at Kintegra Family Medicine locations. Optometrist should be able to assess patients for the presence of diabetic-related eye disease and other underlying chronic conditions. All screenings and services will be conducted on the mobile unit.

The mobile clinic is equipped with state-of the-art optometry apparata and is designed for optimal patient workflow.

Candidates with mobile and/or large vehicle driving experience is desired. Driving training will be provided at Kintegra’s expense.

Education:
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree

Professional Licensure:
Current valid/unrestricted NC Optometry License (Required)

Key Responsibilities:
Proficiency with modern eye care techniques and equipment
Familiar with Diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma
Motivated self-starter interested growing Optometry Program
Strong communicator and leadership skills
Passion to serve
Adaptable to work in a mobile environment

Minimum Qualifications for position:
Previous medical office or FQHC experience preferred.
CPR and all applicable certifications required (must be obtained within 30 days of employment)
Understands ethics of confidentiality.
Previous computer experience or training required.
Successful candidate must submit to TB testing and any vaccinations recommended by OSHA Guidelines.
Sets an example as a medical professional by observing work start and stop times, giving adequate notice for absences and following clinic’s operational and personnel policies and procedures.
Able to communicate and relate well with patients, providers and clinical staff.
Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements.
Observes standards of medical care.
Sitting and standing for long periods of time.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION: Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases related to the Delta variant (and possibly other strains), increased hospitalization and ICU utilization and guidance/mandates from applicable authorities, including the state and federal government, Lincoln Community Health Center has instituted a mandatory vaccination requirement for all employees as a condition of employment. This requires all new hires to be “fully vaccinated” within 30 days of their applicable start date. “Fully vaccinated” currently means (a) 2 weeks after your second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or (b) 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Your vaccination status will need to be confirmed by providing proof of vaccination in a form satisfactory to Lincoln Community Health Center after an applicant receives a conditional offer of employment. Lincoln Community Health Center has a process for receiving and evaluating vaccination exemption requests due to medical contraindication, disability, and sincerely held religious beliefs under applicable law. An applicant seeking such an exemption should contact Human Resources to initiate that process no later than two (2) business days after receiving a conditional offer of employment. All information regarding vaccination status will be maintained in confidence in accordance with applicable law. Our policies on vaccination requirements and related COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on changes in the law and applicable regulations, state and federal guidance, and trends within North Carolina and our local communities.

Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc. (LCHC), mission is to provide primary and preventive health care in a courteous, professional, and personalized manner.

Key requirements for any position are our “Core Values”:
•Courtesy
•Respect
•Quality
•Accessibility
•Teamwork
•Continuous Improvement

LCHC provides comprehensive, high-quality primary health care to our patients regardless of ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide health care to all members of our community, including low income, uninsured patients and diverse communities. We screen potential employees to first ensure alignment with our key requirements followed by the requisite position skills set. In doing so staff must be committed to the mission who do their best to live and work the characteristics of our core values as we strive to care for ever increasing members of the communities we serve. Understanding that each individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences.

We believe that diversity and inclusion is critical and promotes our commitment to serving the Durham community.

Breast Feeding Coordinator

Provides professional, nutritional services for women, infants and children who are enrolled in the Lincoln Community Health Center’s (LCHC’s) WIC Program including main site and satellite clinics. Provides individual client nutrition and diet counseling, assesses nutritional needs using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary and socioeconomic information to develop a nutrition care plan. Client base can range from low risk to high-risk cases. Leads breastfeeding team by managing the breastfeeding peer counselor program and communicates with lactation consultants from outside agencies to coordinate services.

Work requires specialized knowledge in fundamental dietetics, behavior change theory and nutrition through the life cycle. Skillful application of this knowledge is required in counseling clients from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and who have uncomplicated or well-managed health issues. Ability to maintain rapport with clients. Demonstration of critical thinking as applied to practice of clinical dietetics and WIC Program guidelines. Needs to be comfortable receiving and carrying out directions from a multi-tiered agency system including Nutrition Services Branch.

Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education, approved program in Dietetics, or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with a bachelor’s degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university, or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university.

Successful completion of the North Carolina Lactation Educator Training Program. International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) preferred.

Maintain 20 hours of continuing education in breastfeeding every 5 years.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION: Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases related to the Delta variant (and possibly other strains), increased hospitalization and ICU utilization and guidance/mandates from applicable authorities, including the state and federal government, Lincoln Community Health Center has instituted a mandatory vaccination requirement for all employees as a condition of employment. This requires all new hires to be “fully vaccinated” within 30 days of their applicable start date. “Fully vaccinated” currently means (a) 2 weeks after your second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or (b) 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Your vaccination status will need to be confirmed by providing proof of vaccination in a form satisfactory to Lincoln Community Health Center after an applicant receives a conditional offer of employment. Lincoln Community Health Center has a process for receiving and evaluating vaccination exemption requests due to medical contraindication, disability, and sincerely held religious beliefs under applicable law. An applicant seeking such an exemption should contact Human Resources to initiate that process no later than two (2) business days after receiving a conditional offer of employment. All information regarding vaccination status will be maintained in confidence in accordance with applicable law. Our policies on vaccination requirements and related COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on changes in the law and applicable regulations, state and federal guidance, and trends within North Carolina and our local communities.

Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc. (LCHC), mission is to provide primary and preventive health care in a courteous, professional, and personalized manner.

Key requirements for any position are our “Core Values”:
•Courtesy
•Respect
•Quality
•Accessibility
•Teamwork
•Continuous Improvement

LCHC provides comprehensive, high-quality primary health care to our patients regardless of ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide health care to all members of our community, including low income, uninsured patients and diverse communities. We screen potential employees to first ensure alignment with our key requirements followed by the requisite position skills set. In doing so staff must be committed to the mission who do their best to live and work the characteristics of our core values as we strive to care for ever increasing members of the communities we serve. Understanding that each individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences.

We believe that diversity and inclusion is critical and promotes our commitment to serving the Durham community.

Breast Feeding-Peer Counselor

Provides breastfeeding education, support and encouragement to pregnant women and new mothers participating in the WIC Program. Serves as role model and support person.

Considerable knowledge of basic breastfeeding skills and breastfeeding management. Ability to accurately communicate breastfeeding education information. Ability to accurately report and document activities and patient contacts. Ability to work face to face and by telephone with a culturally diverse, high-risk population of low-income pregnant and breastfeeding women and young infants. Time and resource management skills are essential. Graduation from High School or equivalent required. Must have breastfeed an infant. Successful completion of a breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training Course.

As a condition of employment, all Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center new hires are required to be COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your first day of employment. Accommodations to begin the vaccination process can be scheduled with RCCHC’s Occupational Health on your first day should you choose to do so. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations can be made for employees with disabilities that prevent them from receiving the vaccine. Similarly, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals who notify us of sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from receiving the vaccine.

POSITION TITLE: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

REPORTS TO: Behavioral Health Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

DEPARTMENT: Clinical

POSITION STATUS: Exempt

SALARY RANGE:

POSITION SUMMARY: The LCSW works under the direction of the CMO and Behavioral Health Director and in collaboration with the primary healthcare team providing behavioral healthcare services inclusive of mental health, substance use, and intellectual disabilities. The LCSW serves as RCCHC’s Behavioral Health (BH) expert. The LCSW provides a variety of BH services within their scope of practice, including but not limited to; screening, assessment, diagnoses, evaluation, crisis intervention, brief intervention/treatment, consultations, care coordination/care management, education, referral, advocacy and other related outpatient services. In addition, may serve on various committees within and outside of RCCHC related to integrated health care issues. The LCSW will model behaviors consistent with the published values and the Code of Conduct of RCCHC.

POPULATION SERVED: Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center will provide open access, community-oriented primary care of the highest quality to all residents, migrants and seasonal farmworkers, as well as, visitors of Hertford, Bertie, Northampton, Gates, Washington and surrounding counties, regardless of their ability to pay.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current licensure as Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three years of behavioral healthcare required
Experience in Primary Healthcare Setting preferred
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Must possess tact, discretion, and diplomacy
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills are essential
Must possess a working knowledge of the current Diagnostic and Statistical manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
Must be able to use protocols, guidelines and benchmarks to implement policies and develop quality improvements while utilizing best practices
Excellent organizational skills, leadership skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency using EHRs systems and other computer programs
Must be able to effectively handle multiple tasks and priorities in order to meet deadlines
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides BH expertise and leadership for the organization
Provides/conducts a wide variety of behavioral health screenings (including but not limited to SBIRT/depression, Opioid risk Assessment, etc), assessment, diagnostic, brief interventions, consultative, referral, case management/care coordination and evaluation services.
Provides crisis intervention services and serves as emergency contact for BH issues.
Provides individual, family, group, and other counseling services.
Develops and implements patient centered treatment plans including support of the primary care/comprehensive treatment plan
Maintains clear, accurate, and timely documentation and record keeping.
Maintains compliance with local, state, federal standards/rules as well as organizational mission, values, policy and procedures.
Maintains current knowledge of BH and Integrated Health Care issues, impact on practice, and best practices.
Participants in quality improvement, utilization review, and peer review processes
Provides patient, community, and agency education related to Integrated Care and BH issues
Serves as part of the medical home healthcare team
Provides collaborative and consultative care with the Primary Care Provider as well as any other members of the team, along with participation in team huddles and consultative treatment discussions as needed.
May serve on internal and external committees related to BH and Integrated Care issues
The LCSW agrees to provide a written notice of resignation 30 days in advance of the last day of work. (If the LCSW quits work and fails to give at least 30 days advance notice, the Provider forfeits all accrual vacation leave and will be required to repay any monetary advances, costs of processing visas, work permits, etc.).
Maintain compliance with workflows, policies and procedures as well as other activities to support PCMH model of care and accreditation

Other job duties may be required that are not listed above.