Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

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The Secondary and PRN Therapist provides quality and organized psychotherapy for identified clients and families, with special emphasis on treatment and discharge planning needs. They maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant regulations and standards regarding the provision of services and of the implementation of treatment and discharge planning. They demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of performance.

• Interviews clients and families or significant others to obtain social history and data pertaining to treatment and discharge planning.
• Demonstrates respect for patient rights by maintaining patient privacy, dignity, safety, confidentiality, and right to refuse or consent to treatment.
• Meets in individual, group or family sessions with clients, families, or both, as requested by Psychiatrist/Provider.
• Completes Psychosocial Assessment and develops psychotherapy treatment plan(s) as part of the multi-disciplinary plan of treatment.
• Consults with Nurse on multi-disciplinary treatment plan
• Completes all admission paperwork within designated timeframe.
• Plans and administers treatment in conjunction with Psychiatrist/Provider’s diagnosis and Plan of Treatment.
• Organizes and leads structured group sessions of counseling, as well as conducts individual and family therapy sessions as needed per patient treatment plan and Psychiatrist/Provider orders.
• Updates patient Treatment Plan and adjust treatment modality as needed to better serve patient needs.
• Completes therapy notes and documentation by end of each shift unless approved by supervisor to complete the next day.
• Works with other interdisciplinary team members on patient goals, educational needs, social needs, and family relations.
• Functions as the Discharge Planner by accurately completing all forms and documents related to discharge (respective of discipline), as necessary with input from all members of the staff.
• Represents the program at educational meetings as requested by Program Manager.
• Works cooperatively with the Program Manager in ensuring that all relevant regulations and standards are met, including Medicare, state licensure requirements, accreditation rules and regulations.
• Collects and compiles data and completes reports as requested by the hospital, Psychiatrist/Provider, Program Director (or organization’s equivalent) and Ultra Group, and as required by the Hospital’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Plan.
• Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of psychotherapy, social services, and discharge planning as specified in the QAPI Plan.

Language

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written skills and public speaking abilities
• Ability to effectively communicate with all customers to accomplish appropriate patient outcomes
• Ability to communicate with Regulatory agencies.
• Ability to respond to patient/family complaints or concerns

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or Behavioral Science from an accredited Graduate School.
• Authorized by the state in which they practice to provide mental health services (e.g., LCSW, LCPC).
• Two to three years of clinical experience with older persons, and hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
• CPR Certification
• Behavioral de-escalation training
• First Aid Certification
• Knowledge of community resources

• Demonstrates knowledge, skills and behaviors appropriate to the populations served by the Behavioral Health Program.

• Excellent communication skills
• Effective resource management skills
• Reading/comprehension of written instructions.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Self‑motivated and self‑directed and works in a dependable manner.
• Asks questions to identify and ensure accurate interpretation of customer needs.
• Flexible in adapting to changing situations and overcoming obstacles.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to plan and implement new programs
• Ability to teach others
• Takes extra measures to maintain high standards of quality.
• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with others
• Effective resource management skills
• Microsoft knowledge/Computer proficiency

Rate of pay is based on years of applicable experience and education falling between $65,000–$75,000 annually.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

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