SOCIAL WORKER- Senior Behvaioral Health

SummaryThe Social Worker is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment, guidance, and discharge planning.

The Social Worker assists patients and their families in understanding and adjusting to diagnoses and potential treatments.

Social Worker can also help identify resources during treatment and after discharge. The Social Worker effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team.

The Social Worker may be under the direct clinical supervision of a Licensed Social Worker.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.

At all times, conducts oneself ethically in accordance with all relevant standards and regulationsMaintains Knowledge of and demonstrates respect for patient rights.

Works sufficient hours to ensure effective performance. Coordinates work hours with supervisor.Implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional / referral input and all other available data.

Completion of psychosocial assessment with all pertinent information pertaining to the patient’s case.Appropriately participates in referral development processes and activities as directed / requested.

Actively involved in assessing patient progress and communicating results and trends to supervisor and treatment team.As directed, conducts individual psychotherapy sessions in accordance with state / regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques (under the guidance of a LCSW).

As directed, conducts family therapy sessions in accordance with state / regulatory standards, displaying sufficient theoretical knowledge of family therapy principles / psychopathology and effective treatment techniques.

As directed, conducts group therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group therapy principles / psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques.

As directed, conducts activity therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of activity therapy principles / psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques.

As directed, conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills in presenting material.

Conducts group therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs.Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed.

Provides appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment.Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning.

Works in close conjunction with patient family, nursing staff and attending physician. Displays thorough knowledge of referral / placement process and available community resources and makes effective contact with disposition sources.

Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures.Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teamsActively involved in measuring patient performance;

communicates results and trends to supervisor.Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis regarding concerns, improvements, changes, etc.

Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed.Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process.

Actively participates in department processes as requested.Ensures facility is safe and reports deficiencies to the Program Director.

Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered.Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications.

Assists with ambulating and lifting patients as needed.Completes and maintains all required state / regulatory, hospital and company competencies and training expectations.

Participates as an active member of the Referral Development TeamIf applicable clinically supervised by a Social Worker.Other duties as consistent with this role.

Job RequirementsJob Knowledge and SkillsEnsures confidentiality of all information encounteredProficient in software applicationsEffective presentation skillsAbility to manage stress appropriatelyAbility to make decisions under pressureAbility to manager anger, fear, hostility and / or violence of others appropriatelyMaintains a positive attitude / public image while in the facility and in all work-related activities outside the facilityExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation skillsAbility to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, Program leadership, employees, clients, providers, vendors, etc.

Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomesCommunicates effectively with families, agencies and referral sources conveying a positive and professional imageMaintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communicationsDisplays competent, effective interviewing and report-writing skillsCompletes competent, clear progress notes and assessments according to program policies and proceduresEnhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.

Keeps up to date on professional literature.Completes and maintains all required state / regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training / education expectations on a timely basis.

Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols.Education and ExperienceSocial Worker licensure required within two years of start date.

Current licensure, or as allowed by the governing state, the ability to work under the guidance of LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) or LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker).

Master of Social Work degree required.Minimum one year internship or experience in a similar position and / or industry preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Working Conditions / Physical DemandsMust possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

Occasional lifting / carrying up to 25 lbs. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.Americans with Disabilities StatementMust be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

Covenant Health Mission StatementWe are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.Our Core Values :

• CompassionWe show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
• IntegrityWe promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
• CollaborationWe work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
• ExcellenceWe deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.Rate of pay : $32.

00Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.