Lead Social Worker (LMSW, LPC, or LCSW) – Inpatient Behavioral Health

UHS•Clarksville, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health is seeking a Lead Inpatient Social Worker (LMSW, LPC, or LCSW) to work in the Behavioral Health Program Johnson Regional in Clarksville, AR. This inpatient psychiatric unit has a total to 20 geriatric beds. In addition to providing direct high quality psychotherapy services to patients in assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning, the Lead Social Worker also develops and implements programs to meet the social and emotional needs of the patients. The Lead Social Worker effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team.

Requirements

Master’s Degree required
5-8 years of related work experience
LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) required
Valid Driver’s License and/or ability to commute to work
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
Maintains effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols
Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis
Knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility and violence of others appropriately
Fosters sense of teamwork and collaboration within the department and Hospital
Ability to make independent clinical judgments
Ability to read, comprehend and write moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
Thorough knowledge of the scope and activities of local and private health and welfare agencies and community organizations
Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of social work administration.
Thorough knowledge of the characteristics and social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances and developmental disability
Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure
Ability to instruct, direct, and evaluate employees
Thorough knowledge of the various areas of social work, including group work, community organization, consultation, education, and research
Thorough knowledge of the principles of management, including program planning, staffing, and budgeting
If applicable, may serve as Director of Social Services for DPU
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
If applicable, may serve as IOP Administrator
Ability to manage stress appropriately and channels concerns appropriately
Thorough knowledge of mental hospital administration, particularly as related to the integration of social work programs with other programs

Responsibilities

Develops and implements program plans for patient care during treatment and release from the program
Establishes strategic social services program goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service and operations information
Defines the philosophy, goals and objectives of social services processes and procedures under the direction of hospital administration, Horizon’s clinical and operations staff, and in conjunction with the Medical Director
Works with divisional and national support staff to ensure that the client hospital realizes maximum value from Horizon services
Responsible for managing social services provided to patients and their families
Works in partnership with the Program Director, community-based providers, Horizon leadership, client hospital administrative staff and clinical staff to develop and implement programs that promote Unit behavioral health programs within the area/community
Plans and evaluates department social service activities, communicating the plans to program stakeholders
If applicable, provides leadership to subordinate social workers and therapists
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position