Field Placement Sites 2019-20
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University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program Edith Baker Integrated Healthcare Fellowship Field Placement Sites 2019-20 Concentration field placements will be conducted at integrated behavioral/mental healthcare sites. Fellows will be part of an interdisciplinary team of health care providers serving individuals and groups of all ages in rural or urban areas. Fellows choosing to travel outside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area may need to provide their own transportation. These fellows may be reimbursed by the fellowship for mileage, if traveling 20 miles or farther round trip to and from the University and the site. In addition to receiving stipends, Baker Fellows may not be paid by their field placement sites, with the exception of mileage reimbursement if the fellowship is not providing reimbursement. For details concerning this policy, please contact the program director. Baker Fellows should not contact field placement sites or field instructors unless instructed to do so by the School of Social Work Field Office. Fellows will be contacted by the Field Office to attend a Field Placement Orientation. Following the orientation, fellows will begin the process for placement. BHWET, EDITH BAKER INTERGRATED HEALTHCARE FELLOWSHIP 1 Addiction Medicine Services, McKeesport University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) 1500 Fifth Ave. McKeesport, PA 15132-1009 Allegheny County (Underserved Area) Field Instructor: Nikki Calloway [email protected] Addiction Medicine Services offers detox and rehab services for those who have already been detoxed or for those who require medical treatment while in short term residential treatment for substance use disorders. UPMC McKeesport provides a safe environment for patients to be treated for physical chemical dependence, to be stabilized medically, and to be provided with tools and education to begin rehabilitation and evoke a commitment to wellness. Addiction Medicine Services’ multidisciplinary team believes that addiction is a complex, chronic disorder which can be treated through a combination of medication, psychological counseling, community/peer support, and the help of family and friends. At UPMC McKeesport, they recognize that there are many pathways to recovery. Social Work Student Internship Opportunity: A multidisciplinary team of professionals who are specialized in Addiction Medicine will collaboratively develop the individualized treatment plan in conjunction with the patient. The treatment team includes physicians, registered nurses, patient-care technicians, psych specialty counselors, social workers/ student intern, evaluator clinicians, case managers, and peer navigation. • Medical doctors see detox patients daily until discharge and rehab patients as needed. • Registered nurses assist with admission, assess patient and administered medications according to the doctor’s orders, and collaborate with the treatment team to update care plans, education related to wellness, and discharge planning. Patient care technicians assist RNs. • Psych Specialty Counselors, Social Workers, Case Managers/ Student Intern, and Evaluator Clinicians complete psychosocial evaluations, coordinate necessary referrals and family and individual therapy, supervise group therapy, and collaborate with the treatment team to update care plans. • Peer navigation provides peer support, which is considered vital to successful recovery and wellness. Twelve step meetings are provided and run by peers. BHWET, EDITH BAKER INTERGRATED HEALTHCARE FELLOWSHIP 2 Allegheny General Hospital 320 E North Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Allegheny County (Metropolitan Area) Field Instructor: Tina Adkins [email protected] 412.359.6809 Task Supervisor: Pam Bower [email protected] Task Supervisor: Alicia Luke [email protected] Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the country’s best hospitals. Truven Health Analytics, formerly Thomson Reuters Healthcare business, identified AGH as one of the country’s “100 Top Hospitals” and recently named the network of hospitals one of the best health-care systems in the nation. It has 576 licensed beds and approximately 800 physicians and 5,000 staff members. AGH is committed to improving and maintaining the good health of people in our communities and utilizing every possible technology, resource and talent to make that happen. Each year, Allegheny General Hospital: Admits approximately 24,000 inpatients Records nearly 300,000 outpatient visits Handles more than 55,000 emergency department registrations Performs more than 23,000 surgical procedures Social Worker Internship Opportunities: The placement will primarily focus on the inpatient units at Allegheny General Hospital. The Baker Fellow will be able to learn all psychosocial aspects of patient’s medical, physical and psychosocial care. The fellow will develop brief intervention skills and supportive counseling around issues of traumatic events, newly diagnosed chronic illness, terminal care with death and dying patients and their families, bereavement treatment, drug and alcohol assessments with focus on brief intervention and referral process. The fellow will also complete assessments on patients and provide referrals to community resources. There will be opportunities to work with case management on discharge planning for patients and assisting both the patients and their families in the adaptation to illness and lifestyle adjustments. The fellow will also be able to shadow other social workers within the health system, including, but not limited to emergency department, palliative care, inclusion health and transplant. The fellow will become proficient in documenting in the electronic health record. BHWET, EDITH BAKER INTERGRATED HEALTHCARE FELLOWSHIP 3 Allegheny General Hospital Internal Medicine (AGHIM) Allegheny Health Network 1307 Federal Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Allegheny County (Metropolitan Area) Field Supervisor: Angela Kypriotis [email protected] AGHIM is an Internal Medicine Primary Care Practice that supports overall learning. This practice is a residency training program for new physicians and is always on the cutting edge of new programs and services for patients. A few years ago, the first Behavioral Health Consultant in a primary care office for the network was hired. The MSW is well housed in this practice full-time. The Social Workers at AGHIM address a variety of issues related to social determinants of health. Their primary responsibility is to help patients overcome barriers to care. The practice uses a team based approach, where the Social Work huddles daily with physicians, residents, pharmacists, nurses, medical assistants, health coaches, dieticians, Behavioral Health Consultants, etc. Social Worker Internship Opportunities: The intern who is interested in this placement is interested in helping vulnerable populations in an urban city and very busy environment. This health clinic is always bustling with activity and serves many patients who live nearby. The intern will have opportunities to practice micro and macro level practice skills as they will be part of this clinic, but also have opportunities for education and shadowing opportunities within the larger health system. BHWET, EDITH BAKER INTERGRATED HEALTHCARE FELLOWSHIP 4 Butler VA Health Care System 353 North Duffy Road Butler, PA 16001 Butler County (Rural Area) Field Instructor: Jaime Halaszynski, LCSW Supervisory Social Worker / VIST Coordinator [email protected] 878- 271-6515 BHWET, EDITH BAKER INTERGRATED HEALTHCARE FELLOWSHIP 5 Centerville Clinics (FQHC) Waynesburg Office 1150 7th Street Waynesburg, PA 15370-1660 724-627-8243 Greene County (Rural Area) Joseph A. Yablonski Memorial Clinic 1070 Old National Pike Fredericktown, PA 15333-2114 724-632-6801 Washington County (Underserved Area) Washington Family Doctors 37 Highland Ave Washington, PA 15301-4401 724-223-1067 Washington County (Underserved Area) Field Instructor: Erica Detrick Social Worker Internship Opportunities: Outpatient Mental Health Counseling: Outpatient MH Counseling program provides therapy to individuals, (adults, adolescents, and children), families and couples in an office setting as well as in the school. This service is offered to those seeking a safe and supportive environment to work through their problems, emotional and behavioral issues, and life stressors. The goal of treatment is to assist those seeking services to develop positive coping skills through the use of evidence based treatment to manage relationships, emotional and behavioral issues, and to cope with psychosocial stressors of life, such as divorce, grief and loss, or problems at home, work or school. Interns should be in their final internship and seeking placement for a year (2 terms). Interns will gain experience direct hours by providing individual, group, family, and couple/marriage therapy. The intern will participate in indirect daily tasks of professionals in the field and gain professional development. Interns should be highly motivated and able to work well independently and as a part of a team. Also some experience in the counseling and the social work field is helpful. Child/Adolescent Partial Hospital Program: The Child/Adolescent Partial Hospital Program is a multidisciplinary, intensive psychiatric treatment program for children 5-21 years of age. The goal of the program is to identify problems preventing a child or adolescent from functioning successfully