Licensed Clinical Social Worker - CRISIS(Days) - Sitka, AK

Mobile Health Team Inc

About The Position

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker - CRISIS for a 13-week travel assignment in Sitka, AK. This position works directly with patients and their families in providing support, guiding families who have financial and housing needs to available resources, working with state and federal agencies in providing information for placement needs, identifying custodial issues, referring patient in crisis to behavioral health, handles referral and consults from providers in primary care and outlying clinics within scope of responsibilities. This position provides encouragement, coaching, and linkage with essential community services that support each patient’s unique healthcare needs.

Requirements

Must have Alaska LCSW license at time of submittal
Must have at least 2 years of
Must have ACLS certification
Must have BLS/BCLS certification
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Strong communication, professionalism, and reliability
Drug screen and background check (facility required)
Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned

Responsibilities

Interviews patients or their designee to obtain relevant psycho-social information and determine the effect of illness upon the patient/resident and the patient's family.
Participates in the development of an interdisciplinary plan of care for patients/residents and/or designee(s). Coordinates the discharge planning process and makes referrals for appropriate home or social services care and equipment or supplies.
Provides therapeutic support and education to patients/residents and families; assists patients/residents and families in understanding medical recommendations; makes interventions and professional support referrals as needed.
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and patient care conferences as necessary/required.
Manages assigned caseload; documents results of psycho-social assessments and plans in the patients' medical record. Documentation is timely and meets regulatory compliance and departmental standards.
Other duties as needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our values.