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.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
This position is hired through our staffing partner, NC Alliance for
Public Health Agencies and is time-limited through June 30, 2022
with the opportunity to be extended as funding is available.
DATE: September 27, 2021
POSITION: IT Technical Support Specialist
LOCATION: Based at the Watauga County Health Department, but will
routinely travel throughout the District as work priorities
demand.
SALARY RANGE: Minimum starting $20/hour; salary negotiable depending on qualifications
and experience
AVAILABILITY: Immediately
JOB DESCRIPTION: This position exists to serve as the first line of support responding to support
requests from the AppHealthCare Helpdesk. This position is responsible for PC
and peripheral device setups and installations. This position also installs,
upgrades and configures software.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Associates degree in computer science, electronics or related field supplemented
by a minimum of 3 years of experience and/or training that includes PC repair and
installation, network configuration, software installs, systems troubleshooting and
managing devices on a Windows domain using Active Directory; or an equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
ABILITIES: Provides help desk services covering a wide variety of technology needs with a
strong customer service approach. This position will require knowledge in installs
of software on computers, initializing systems, installing and upgrading vendor
application software, updating operating systems, and applications. Responds to
internal staff concerns and questions; refers concerns and questions to IT Director
as needed. Assists with training for employees on new and existing computer
hardware and software, computer applications, and telecommunications
equipment. Assists in coordination to implement PC technologies. A successful
BUSINESS OFFICE ALLEGHANY CO. HEALTH CENTER ASHE CO. HEALTH CENTER WATAUGA CO. HEALTH CENTER
157 Health Services Road 157 Health Services Road 413 McConnell Street 126 Poplar Grove Connector
PO Box 309 PO Box 309 PO Box 208 PO Box 307
Sparta, NC 28675 Sparta, NC 28675 Jefferson, NC 28640 Boone, NC 28607
336-372-5641 336-372-5641 336-246-9449 828-264-4995
336-372-7793 Fax 336-372-7793 Fax 336-246-8163 Fax 828-264-4997 Fax
candidate must be able to interact professionally with a focused attention to
equipping team members with the tools needed for their work.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of computers and their peripheral
equipment. Must be able to exert up to 50lbs of force occasionally and or a
negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or
otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary
work. Light work usually involves walking or standing for periods of time.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and vehicle for travel.
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
& ABILITIES PREFERRED:
It will require flexibility, high energy,and good
coordination/organizational skills. The position will require the person
hired to build relationships across the district. A positive, energetic,
team player is required.
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
APPLICANTS A cover letter and resume
PROVIDE:
Inquiries about the position should be directed to:
Tommy Havelos, IT Director
Tommy.havelos@apphealth.com (no phone calls, please)
Submit required materials via email to:
Sheila.Andrews@apphealth.com and cc
Tommy.Havelos@apphealth.com
Mailed copies of materials may be sent to:
AppHealthCare Business Office
Attention: Human Resources, IT Support Specialist
PO Box 309
Sparta, NC 28675
“This institution is an equal opportunity employer and provider”