LCSW

Behavioral Health - Clinical Social Worker

Location: Sitka, Alaska

Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM x 5

Term: Permanent

Salary: $60000.00 - $85000.00

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a LCSW for a permanent assignment in Sitka, Alaska.

Responsibilities for a LCSW:

• Provide evidence-based culturally relevant crisis intervention services in the emergency room and other hospital departments for those experiencing behavioral, emotional, substance and/or mental disorders

• In coordination with the interdisciplinary team, assess individuals in crisis to determine the most appropriate level of care

• Implement Alaska Statute Title 47 for psychiatric involuntary assessments and associated documentation

• Coordinate care with other agencies and hospitals to facilitate a higher level of care when indicated, including psychiatric hospitals and psychiatric evaluation and treatment facilities

• Work closely and supportively with members of the patient's support team, including family members, guardians, and outside treatment providers

• Communicate actively, collaboratively, and professionally as a member of the patient's interdisciplinary treatment team comprised of physicians, nurses, other behavioral health professionals, utilization review staff, social work, and discharge planning

• Utilize Trauma Informed Care in all aspects of patient, employee, and community interactions

• Provide short-term management of mental health and substance use disorders for individuals within the hospital and/or community setting

• Provide motivational interviewing, bio-psychosocial education, and skill development

• Coordinate care within the health system and local community social agencies to assure appropriate referrals are offered for optimal individualized care

• Maintain complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all services as required by policy, procedure, and Title 47 Statutes

• Self-monitor and fulfill licensure requirements as required by clinician's licensing board

• Adhere to patient confidentiality, sharing, and release of information per HIPAA and organizational policy

• Attend, engage, and professionally participate in meetings and trainings

• Promptly respond to coding/audit requests and corrections in a respectful, professional, and timely fashion

• Complete all required provider enrollment expectations and documentation

• Maintain BLS certification within 3 months of hire

• Complete SEARHC Clinical Competency assessment at 3 months and every 3 years thereafter

• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits for a LCSW:

• Salary: $60000.00 - $85000.00
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500