Inpatient Behavioral Health Clinician- LCSW

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Lynn, MA

29d

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Description: BayRidge Hospital was opened in 1996 providing inpatient, partial hospitalization, outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment. Located in Lynn, MA, it provides a full continuum of mental health services to public and private patients. Centrally located in Lynn, BayRidge is easily accessible from Route 1, only 15 minutes from Boston, MA and 10 minutes from the Northshore. Assumes responsibility for the planning and delivery of safe and therapeutic treatment to all patients. Assures efficient patient utilization of continuum resources through close communication and collaboration with the patient, primary treatment team, insurers, and community and family support systems. In collaboration with the treatment team, plans appropriate individual and group treatment plans to meet the ongoing needs of assigned patients.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work required with a current valid Massachusetts license, LCSW required.
Previous clinical leadership experience or demonstrated clinical leadership skills with theoretical as well as practical knowledge of the clinical area.
Exhibits the ability to be competent in the following areas Individual case management and knowledge of managed care
De-escalation/restraint management techniques
Motivational Interviewing and short-term treatment techniques
Strong ability to assess and evaluate patient needs and develop treatment plans to address the identified needs.
Strong organizational skills
Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced work environment
Brief family interventions as required

Responsibilities

Is expected to support the hospital in such a manner that there is a strong and positive commitment to quality patient care
Advocate for patient needs by conducting ongoing psychosocial needs assessments and communicating these needs to the treatment team
Plan and implement appropriate inpatient disposition in collaboration with the treatment team
Effectively identify patient, family, institutional and community barriers to discharge or transitions in treatment.
Coordinate referrals and facilitate transitions in treatment while addressing the barriers identified
Maintain appropriate records and consistently complete paperwork requirements
Coordinate the development and formulation of psychosocial and case management needs assessments
Facilitate and/or provide direct clinical therapeutic interventions to prevent relapse and ensure continuity of care.
Provide information/education to patients and their families/significant others regarding illness, recovery and treatment options.
Work collaboratively and professionally with the treatment team in maintaining a collaborative relationship with the outside providers and the reimbursement team to optimize the provision of high quality patient care.
Attend clinical department meetings that will have a positive impact on patient care.
Attend all appropriate administrative meetings that support the mission of the hospital.