Behavioral Health Social Worker
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Social Worker participates in patient assessment, counseling, support, and resource linkage. The role provides counseling to patients and families and organizes and leads support groups. The social worker works closely with physicians and other medical staff to help patients understand treatment options and make decisions, and provides casework services in acute care, outpatient, and community settings. The position supports patients and families navigating mental health challenges through empathetic communication and collaborative problem-solving. This is a PRN position, scheduled for five shifts in a six-week period, to cover call-offs, vacations, and other coverage needs. PRN employees are not eligible for benefits; the position offers a 15% differential on top of the base rate of pay.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
- One year of related clinical experience.
- Current state license as a Clinical Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
- Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ psychosocial histories, cultural needs, and spiritual needs through observation, interviews, and clinical data.
- Identify patient needs and available resources, including financial resources, patient rights, insurance, and family support.
- Provide social casework services as part of an interdisciplinary approach.
- Advocate for patients by communicating with patients, families, and staff about ethical dilemmas; identify unmet needs and explore alternative ways to address them.
- Build trusting relationships with patients and families to support adjustment to illness and loss and decision-making about treatment and care.
- Educate patients and families about illness, health maintenance, treatment options, and appropriate levels of care.
- Provide counseling and support to patients and families and organize and lead support groups.
- Collaborate with physicians and medical staff to help patients understand treatment options and facilitate decision-making.
- Provide casework services in acute care, outpatient, and community settings.
Benefits
- 15% differential on top of the base rate of pay
