LICSW - 40 hours/week, day shift

This position encompasses the following duties:

-Advocate for patient needs by conducting ongoing psychosocial needs assessments and communicating these needs to the treatment team

· Plan and implement appropriate inpatient disposition in collaboration with the treatment team

· Effectively identify patient, family, institutional and community barriers to discharge or transitions in treatment. Coordinate referrals and facilitate transitions in treatment while addressing the barriers identified

· Coordinate the development and formulation of psychosocial and case management needs assessments through available resources in the community

· Facilitate and/or provide direct clinical therapeutic interventions to prevent relapse and ensure continuity of care based on physician care plans

· Provide information/education to patients and their families/significant others regarding illness, recovery and treatment options

· Work collaboratively and professionally with the treatment team in maintaining a collaborative relationship with the outside providers and the reimbursement team to optimize the provision of high-quality patient care

Qualifications

· Master’s Degree in social work required with a current valid LICSW

· Exhibits ability to be competent in the following areas:

o Individual case management and knowledge of managed care

o De-escalation/restraint management techniques

o Motivational Interviewing and short-term treatment techniques

o Strong ability to assess and evaluate patient needs and develop treatment plans to address the identified needs.

o Strong organizational skills

o Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced work environment

o Brief family interventions as required