LCSW for Addiction Psychiatry Consult Liaison Team
About The Position
This role is for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) on the Addiction Psychiatry Consult Liaison Team. The LCSW will work closely with providers to identify and meet the psychiatric needs of hospitalized patients of all ages. Responsibilities include facilitating the implementation of post-hospital needs, collaborating with community-based partners, stakeholders, and family members, and providing brief supportive therapeutic interventions. This position supports the work and recommendations of the Addiction Psychiatry Team for patients admitted to the hospital, focusing on 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
- Work closely with providers to identify and meet the psychiatric needs of hospitalized patients of all ages.
- Facilitate implementation of post hospital needs.
- Collaborate with community based partners, stakeholders and family members.
- Provide brief supportive therapeutic interventions.
- Support the work and recommendations of the Addiction Psychiatry Team for patients admitted to the hospital with both discharge planning and brief supportive therapeutic interventions.
- 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.
- Assist in meeting the social, psychological, rehabilitative, protective, financial, and discharge planning needs of patients requiring continuing care or adjustment to lifestyle changes following discharge.
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
