Social Worker

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides coverage for therapists in clinic per diem including performing
• psychosocial assessments of patients, behavioral health treatment and education to patient and families.  This may be in the following modalities; individual, family and/or group therapy. Coordinates activities related to the comprehensive treatment and discharge planning for the patients assigned to his/her caseload.
• Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and
• contributes to the psychosocial assessment, treatment, and continuity of care
• for identified patients. Requests and coordinates psychiatric consultation when indicated. Secures authorization for treatment from patients’ insurers, as indicated.
• Collaborates with appropriate collateral contacts and provides linkages to community resources. Provides back-up as requested and is able to cover other units/programs during the absence of certain co-workers.
• Documents treatment in patient’s electronic medical record in compliance with Division, Department, and Hospital Policy.
• Attends Social Work Division, Social Work in Psychiatry and Program staff meetings. Participates in activities of the Social Work and Psychiatry Division Psychiatry Division including, but not limited to, ensuring policies and procedures are implemented regarding professional practice, discharge planning and patient care, timely completion of time reporting and other Hospital or Division forms; Hospital and Division mandatory in-service training programs and UHS reviews. Participates in routine committee process of the Social Work Division and facilitates Division and Hospital quality assurance and staff development activities. Subscribes to the departmental goal of creating a culturally competent environment by treating patient, families, trainees, and co-workers in a sensitive manner with appropriate attention to cultural differences. Participates in available cultural competency events and training appropriate to job duties
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required
• 2-3 years professional social work practice beyond the Master's degree, at least one of which must include psychiatric emergency, crisis or outreach work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience and working with adult and/or pediatric and adolescent populations.  Prior experience in providing individual or group therapy in an acute clinical setting. Preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge about and ability to provide behavioral health assessments/evaluations and evidenced based interventions preferred
• Commitment to and routine demonstration of biopsychosocial approach to care of individuals and families preferred
• Dedication to delivering a team-based integrated model of care preferred
• Demonstrates cultural humility and anti-racism values and works toward ensuring all patients feel welcome preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure within 1-1/2 years required or
• If duties will be performed under OMH a minimum of a limited permit (not to exceed 1 year) or NYS Licensure upon hire required

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