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.