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. Working closely with physicians and other medical staff, the social worker helps patients understand treatment options and make decisions, and provides casework services in acute care, outpatient, and community settings. The position supports comprehensive patient care through assessment, counseling, resource coordination, and collaboration with patients, families, and medical staff. This is a PRN position requiring five scheduled shifts in a six-week period. The position covers 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 pay rate.
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 history and cultural 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 needs unmet by current resources and explore alternatives.
- 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 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.
- Deliver casework services across acute care, outpatient, and community settings.
Benefits
- 15% differential on top of the base rate of pay
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Career Level
Mid Level
