Social Worker, LCSW (Per Diem)

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and can provide services if necessary . In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Social Work duties : Provides social work assistance to patients and families relating to illness, disease, hospitalization and life events in all areas of service as a member of multi-disciplinary team and in liaison with community resources .

Responsibilities also include identification, assessment, and coordination of cases and anticipation of needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education, and home / community service .

A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs .

The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education .

A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience .

Typically responsible for : managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.

Job Overview

This position provides a range of behavioral services including individual and group treatment as part of a multidisciplinary tea m .

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications :

1. Master’s degree in Social Work.

2. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

3. Three (3) years of applicable experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

1. Five (5) years of applicable experience.

Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list .

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Provides intakes and assessments of the individual seeking to enter a treatment program.

2. C onduct s assessment s in part according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and as dictated by OCC clinical protocols.

3 . Responsible for collaborating with, and making recommendations to, a multidisciplinary health care staff, based on the initial intake and assessment.

4. Helps develop a smooth, coordinated plan of care.

5 . Provides treatment, education and / or counseling for the individual utilizing behavior therapy and cognitive behavior therapy.

6 . Ensures that clinical documentation and record keeping is complete and according to professional and departmental standards.

7 . Actively engages in regularly scheduled meetings , activities, and professional meetings.

8 . Keeps current with the relevant behavioral health literature .

9 . Participates in, teaching, public presentations, seminars and workshops. Works with other therapists in the field and in the hospital to enhance professional skills.

Physical Requirements :

1. Office and classroom environment.

Skills & Abilities :

1. S trong behavioral background and has training and / or experience in behavior therapy and cognitive behavior therapy.

2. Ability to facilitate individual mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations.

3. A bility to lead behaviorally orientated therapy groups.

4. S trong public speaking skills.

5. C omputer skills and knowledge of general office programs.