Behavioral Health Social Worker MS, Inpatient - Full Time

Mercy Health System Corporation•Janesville, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Case Manager MS - Inpatient works with the behavioral health multidisciplinary team to provide care for patients admitted to inpatient behavioral health or mental health, addictions, and child/adolescent day treatment programs. The role involves dispositional planning, care planning, and group psychoeducation. The Behavioral Health Case Manager MS - Inpatient may also assist with behavioral health consults in the ED and on the medical unit. Under the supervision and consultation of a psychiatrist, the Behavioral Health Case Manager MS - Inpatient will gather data about patient condition and assist with disposition, providing resources and recommendations to patients in the ED or on medical floors. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master's Degree in a mental health, behavioral health field with documented clinical course work.
Experience or field study experience in mental health site.
Working toward licensure is preferred.
TACT certified within 90 days after hire.
Level 3 inpatient, Level 2 day treatment programs and clinic setting.
Approved CPR/BLS within 90 days after hire.
Exceptional communication skills

Responsibilities

Works with patients on the inpatient unit, emergency room, medical floors and day treatment programs.
Consults and coordinates care of patient with the physician/psychiatrist, RN, social worker/therapist and other agencies.
Assesses treatment planning and progress.
Prepares treatment plan and goals for patients.
Maintains pertinent patient data in the EMR in accordance with state and federal laws and hospital policy.
Provides psychoeducational groups.
Arranges for disposition and follow up recommendations.