Behavioral Health Social Worker (LCSW)

University of Missouri • Columbia, MO

114d • $28 - $46

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and driven social worker to join our dynamic team in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, empathetic professional with a passion for helping patients achieve stability and long-term success. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, using your expertise to provide therapeutic interventions and create personalized care and aftercare plans. We seek someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is committed to providing excellent patient care, and values building strong relationships with patients, families, and community partners. If you are dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health challenges, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers board.

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference will be given to candidates who received licensed supervision in a behavioral health environment.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Complete social service assessments of patients requiring inpatient psychiatric evaluations and care.
• Contact family members and community providers; collect collateral information to contribute to a comprehensive assessment and development of care plan.
• Apply advanced clinical knowledge and skills to provide therapeutic interventions (individual, family, and group therapies) in order to support patients in the stabilization of acute psychiatric symptoms and modulation of maladaptive behaviors.
• Provide family counseling and education.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team (physicians, nursing, and occupational therapy, recreation therapy) to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
• Review of the treatment plan is daily during the treatment team meetings.
• Work with other departments to coordinate services.
• Serve as a resource to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
• Develop individualized aftercare plans for patients, connecting each patient with mental health and other community resources as needed.
• Maintain documentation that meets all hospital and regulatory standards for care.
• Maintain regular contact with patient's families, community supports, and outpatient providers with the consent of the patient.
• Gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain knowledge and expertise in electronic software tools, Cerner, All Scripts/ECIN, etc.
• Participate in appropriate hospital committee activities.
• May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services