LCSW for General Psychiatry Consult Liaison Team
About The Position
Under supervision of licensed clinical staff, help determine patient's psycho-social needs, and collaborate with other members of the patient's health care team to reduce symptomatic behavior and facilitate adjustment to illness, including assisting in meeting the social, psychological, rehabilitative, protective, financial, and discharge planning needs of patients requiring continuing care or adjustment to lifestyle changes following discharge. This role supports the work and recommendations of the General Psychiatry Team for patients admitted to the hospital with both discharge planning and brief supportive therapeutic interventions.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited college in a human services program which provided preparation for professional counseling/psychotherapy required.
- Organizational and communication skills required.
- License-eligible as a LMHP/PLMHP in the State of Nebraska, and must obtain LMHP/PLMHP privileges at Nebraska Medicine within 6 months of transfer or hire required.
- Obtain NMC Privileges as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) within six months of transfer or hire required.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of professional therapy/counseling and mental health care experience preferred.
- Experience in acute psychiatric setting preferred.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) preferred.
- Master of Social Work degree preferred.
- Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) preferred
Responsibilities
- Determine patient's psycho-social needs.
- Collaborate with other members of the patient's health care team.
- Reduce symptomatic behavior.
- Facilitate adjustment to illness.
- Assist in meeting social, psychological, rehabilitative, protective, financial, and discharge planning needs of patients requiring continuing care or adjustment to lifestyle changes following discharge.
- Support the work and recommendations of the General Psychiatry Team for patients admitted to the hospital with both discharge planning and brief supportive therapeutic interventions.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance
- 35% discount at Clarkson College
- Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
