LCSW - Outpatient - LMHC & LMSW Candidates Encouraged to Apply :)

Bassett Healthcare•Cooperstown, NY

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. The Licensed Social Worker is an active member of the psychiatry treatment team. The licensed social worker is responsible for the therapeutic relationship that includes addressing the complex bio-psychosocial needs of the patient. The scope of practice includes but is not limited to comprehensive assessment of those needs, diagnosis, treatment planning, advocacy, and resource identification and linkage. Clinical social work in the outpatient setting includes using evidence-based therapies to address the bio-psycho-social aspects of patient care such as adjustment to illness issues, mental health, co-occurring disorders, identifying and reporting child and elder abuse and neglect, domestic violence and complex care management (when appropriate). Adherence to established Psychiatry Department protocols and (OMH) oversight regulations, participation in ongoing education and supervision, as well as active participation in Psychiatry Department meetings, PI and UR. The LCSW Clinical Supervisor provides oversight of the LMSW/LCSW in accordance with NYS Board of Education - Office of the Professions. Social Work licensure requirements - "A licensed master social worker may only practice clinical social work, including diagnosis and psychotherapy, under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed psychologist or psychiatrist in the acceptable setting." Partial remote work is available dependent upon department needs and employee capabilities

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work, required
Current NYS Licensure as an LCSW within 3 months of hire, required
Adaptability
Communication
Attention to Detail
Computer Skills
Counseling
Interacting with People
Maintain Files
Maintain Confidentiality
Time Management

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years post Master's Degree experience, preferred
Preference for prior related experience

Responsibilities

Participation in departmental rounds or team meetings as required
Comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment of patient
Treatment planning to address issues identified in comprehensive assessment
Resource linkage and advocacy with appropriately identified resources
Participation in departmental objectives and assignments
Provide psychotherapy on an outpatient basis to individuals, couples, families and/or groups in accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health guidelines and standards of care.
Complete comprehensive assessments/diagnostic formulations and preliminary treatment plan goals, objectives and methods, within the time frames outlined by regulations (OMH/CMS)
Provides evidence based therapeutic interventions
Documents all patient contacts according to NYS Office of Mental Health requirements
Performs acute/crisis evaluations and coordinates psychiatric hospitalization as needed
Provides psychoeducation to patients and families
Functions as a member of the outpatient clinical Treatment Team
Facilitates referrals for medication evaluations, inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, and community support services
Communicates with patient and other treating providers to coordinate treatment plan goals and objectives
Participates in case conference treatment team meetings
Treats patients, colleagues, and other staff with cooperation, compassion and respect
Conducts self in a manner consistent with ethical standards of practice in the field
Participates in the Utilization Review Process
Collaborates with outside agencies, such as CPS/DSS
Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager