Social Worker II

ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana. Work Shift: Day Shift Time Type: Full time Department: CC017217 Children’s Specialty Services Summary $10K SIGN-ON BONUS, Full Time, M-F — Inpatient / Behavioral Health — This position requires an LCSW Additional Information Following the NASW Code of Ethics, provide competent, quality Social Work services to patients and their families. The clinician must be able to function as an independent practitioner, work under stressful conditions, demonstrate assertiveness skills, and be able to work well in a team setting. Clinically must be able to perform quality assessments, have knowledge of family systems, demonstrate effective communication techniques, and be flexible in job responsibilities. Must be able to effectively manage a fast paced, stressful environment while providing high quality social work services. Required Education Master’s Degree Required Work Experience Related Field - 2 years of experience Required Certifications Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board Description Provides thorough and independent clinical assessments and recommendation/interventions using an ecological approach, integrating social determinants of health and trauma informed care to determine the needs of AC’s diverse, multicultural population. Obtains medical and background information from staff, chart review, and computer research; communicates clearly, concisely and accurately in a professional manner using clinical terms expected of an LCSW level clinician. Devises and implements appropriate interventions and plans for patients and families that are comprehensive, outcome focused, & enhances positive social determinants of health. Seeks out opportunities to become more knowledgeable in specialty/specific area. Intervention reflects identified solutions toward congruence between patient’s/family’s and medical team’s priorities. Interaction and communication with patients, families, and co-workers at all times reflects a basic understanding of age-specific issues, respect for privacy and confidentiality, positive customer relations, and understanding of the stress associated with illness, injury, and the health-care experience. Mandated that involvement of appropriate agencies, staff, and family members is commensurate with an LCSW clinician. Provides appropriate therapeutic interventions acknowledging age-specific issues, barriers to care and cultural issues (e.g. counseling, therapy techniques, age-appropriate resources, etc.). Documents continued reassessment or provision of Social Work services if plan indicates ongoing follow up. Interventions in child maltreatment cases demonstrate comprehension of hospital policies, child abuse laws and legal statutes. Maintains a 70% direct patient contact ratio to establish rapport with the patient and family. Interventions with patients and families reflect clinical knowledge and program development efforts in specialty area; demonstrates commitment to patient care needs by providing continuity of care regardless of shift parameters or mandatory obligations until appropriate transition. Uses group and individual supervision for improvement and self‑development; open to new ideas, willing to try new approaches, offers suggestions to improve services and work activities, and serves on committees to formalize improvements. Demonstrates leadership through ongoing education of community or hospital staff such as diagnosis-specific education, promoting the role of the medical social worker, facilitating diagnosis-specific support/educational/therapeutic groups, hospital staff or medical team education, and initiating program planning. Demonstrates responsibility, efficiency and good organizational skills in meeting mandatory documentation deadlines, mandatory paperwork, and mandatory attendance requirements. Provides mentorship, education of others, strong team collaboration, recommends improvements, and assists improvement efforts. Performs other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arkansas Children's Hospital