Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

• Responsible for providing social service functions in the behavioral healthcare setting. 
• Provides psychosocial assessments, mental health treatment and referral to community resources where indicated to patients in collaboration with medical care team. 
• Is a resource person to healthcare professionals concerning psycho-social problems and community resources.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Current licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
• Two (2) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of social service, with an emphasis in psychiatric work.
• Current certification/training in the safe management of disruptive and assaultive behavior.

Added Benefits:

• Paid Medical, Dental and Vision
• 3% Match on 457(b) Retirement Plan
• Financial Wellness Membership
• Sign on Bonus
• Relocation Bonus
• PTO
• EIB

• Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Displays good theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and appropriate treatment techniques for each type of therapy.
• Responsible for performing psychosocial assessments to determine behavioral health needs, diagnosis and plan of care.
• Evaluates patient data, develops and implements a plan of care for the patient.
• Knowledge of cultural competency and treatment throughout life stages from children to elderly required.
• Familiarity with medical diagnosis and terminology.
• Ability to communicate with physician regarding behavioral health needs of the patient.
• Provides individual patient and family therapy including walk in patients in the clinic. Available for consultation to Swing Bed, ALF and Long Term Care patients.
• Maintains current knowledge of social, medical and psychiatric services available within the community; maintains supply of resource materials to be distributed to patients when needed. Is able to obtain other resources as needed.
• Collaborates with Utilization Management Coordinator and other members of the healthcare team to provide for psychosocial assistance.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patient and family.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Acts on performance improvement issues identified during CQI meetings.
• Actively participates in Utilization Management Committee, CQI, varying team meetings and other meetings, as appropriate.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of patient/physician/staff information.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Perform related duties as assigned by management.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Prepares reports, maintains case records, statistics.
• Promotes personal professional growth through continuing education, seminars/ conferences, professional journals and societies.