SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW/LICSW) PER DIEM

Position SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW/LICSW) Locked psych unit for adults Per Diem Responsibilities Reporting to the Social Service Supervisor, this position provides education and psychoeducation to patients and their families or significant others to assist them in coping with psychosocial problems related to acute and chronic mental illness and treatment regimens in order to maximize the patients re‑integration into the home and community settings. Responsibilities also include staff development/training, leading process groups, utilization review, quality management and biopsychosocial assessments. Qualifications Essential Knowledge / Skills Excellent communication skills required. Knowledge of patient rights, guardianship, conservatorship status. Minimum Essential Experience Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in the field of mental health. Minimum Essential Education Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field required. Assaultive Behavior Management training certificate required within 90 days of hire. Required Licensure / Certifications LCSW license required. Current BLS (CPR) Certificate required from the American Heart Association. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Health Services, Inc.