SOCIAL WORKER (BA/BSW)

Social Worker/Case Manager

The Social Worker/Case Manager is responsible for managing the assessments and discharge planning activities offered to the patient, which may include assessing patients' needs and compiling a treatment plan within a multidisciplinary team; planning and/or providing care, treatment, and services; collaboration and exchanging of information with the treatment team, external providers, collateral contacts, and/or managed care organizations; and implementation of the discharge planning process including completion of a thorough risk assessment and arranging for follow-up care and resources.

The Social Worker/Case Manager will work closely with a Masters level clinician to provide oversight on assessments and clinical consultation as needed.

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling psychology, mental health or a related field. Enrollment in a Master's Degree program in Social Work or Counseling Psychology preferred.

Experience: Preferred one (1) year direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting. Experience in patient assessment, risk and safety assessments, treatment planning, community resources, family systems and communication, psychiatric diagnoses and effective treatments, and coordination with external review organizations preferred.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification and successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. CPI Training may be obtained during new hire orientation.