The Social Worker is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment, psychodiagnosis, psychotherapy, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning. Additionally, he/she is expected to function well as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the unit community relations program.
Reports to: Program Director
FLSA: Non-Exempt
EEO: 01 Officials and Managers X 02 Professionals 03 Technicians 04 Sales Workers 05 Administrative Support Workers 06 Craft Workers 07 Operatives 08 Laborers and Helpers 09 Service Workers
Job Requirements
Minimum EducationMaster's degree in social work, or related field, is required within 6 months of hire.Licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate within 12 months of hire.State Boards: 1st Evaluation credentialed or obtain within 6 months of accepting position.Certification: Must complete BLS upon 90 days of hire and Handle with Care within 6 months of employment.
Minimum Work ExperienceMinimum 3 years' experience providing care in mental health and/or substance abuse field is preferred.Preferred1. Experience providing crisis services2. Experience working on an inpatient Behavioral Health Unit3. Experience using Telemedicine equipment for assessment4. Knowledge of Recovery and Wellness Philosophy
Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.
Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with patient, family, nursing staff, and attending physician. Shows good knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources.
Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.
Coordinates/Develops appropriate safety plan/measures if patients plan is to be discharged to the community
Provides brief, solution-focused interventions to patients with the goal of assisting in stabilizing crisis
Provides information to hospital staff related to community resources and behavioral health processes. Coordinates with outpatient Behavioral Health service providers to create continuity of care including securing outpatient appointments as necessary.
Completes behavioral health consultations with patients that present for medical services throughout the hospital system either in person or by use of telemedicine equipment
Monitors compliance with standards of care for patients with behavioral health needs in the Emergency Department. This includes making recommendations related to maintaining a safe environment of care and level of observation needs of the patient.
Completes psychosocial evaluations on assigned patients in a timely fashion. Displays good interviewing, diagnostic, and report-writing skills.
Provides ongoing education to patient and family as needed.
Other duties as requested within the scope of practice.
Functional Demands
Populations ServedYoung Adult (17 to <30 years)Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)Older Adult (>60 years)
Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed:Complete Medical Record
Bloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees
Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Bending/Stooping rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyClimbing X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyKeyboard Data Entry rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyKneeling rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyLifting/Moving Patients X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyReaching rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyRunning X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlySitting rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlySquatting rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyStanding rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyWalking rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyPushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyPushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyPushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : X 0-25 lbs. rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : X 26-75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient) : X over 75 lbs. rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Audible Speech rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantlyHearing Acuity rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantlySmelling Acuity X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyTaste Discrimination X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyVision: Depth Perception rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyVision: Distinguish Color rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantlyVision: Seeing Far rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyVision: Seeing Near rarely, occasionally, frequently, X constantly
Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Biohazardous waste/ hazards rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyBlood and/or bodily fluids X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyCommunicable diseases/pathogens X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantly
Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Asbestos or lead X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyCytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyDust X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyHazardous Chemicals rarely, X occasionally, frequently, constantlyGases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyHazardous Medication X rarely, occasionally, frequently, constantlyLatex rarely, occasionally, X frequently, constantly
Maria Parham Health will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employmentunless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.
Organizational Expectations
Maria Parham Health is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individuals age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Required
Preferred
Job Industries
Other
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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