Social Worker - Brook Lane Inpatient

Overview Social Worker - Brook Lane Inpatient at Meritus Health. Brook Lane is a 64-bed facility in Hagerstown, MD and home to the second largest psychiatric hospital in Maryland, serving children, adolescents, and adults. We provide a residential program for children and adolescents, and partial hospitalization services for both adults and children. The InSTEP program provides outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment options for individuals with substance use treatment needs. Responsibilities Functions with autonomy in providing professional counseling treatment and services. Completes psycho, social and mental health assessments, diagnoses, counsels and supports patients and families, implements necessary treatment plans and ensures appropriate information and referral to facilitate patients\' adjustment to illness and the maintenance of optimal individual and family functioning. Education A master’s degree in counseling from an accredited school. Experience Preferred one year experience in Health Care setting. Licensure/Certification State licensing as applicable to degree held, must be minimally licensed at the graduate level, LCSW-C or LCPC by the Maryland Board of Social Workers. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques and professional standards in the field of counseling. Knowledge of community organizations and social service programs. Skill in communicating effectively with a variety of people of various socio-economic and educational backgrounds. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, Paid Time Off from day one, a 401k plan, education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr