LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

NAVAJO HEALTH FOUNDATION - SAGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.•Ganado, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position involves providing individual, family, and/or group therapy in an outpatient setting. The role also includes conducting substance abuse evaluations for patients seeking residential or outpatient substance abuse treatment. A key aspect of the position is serving as a mental health educator for healthcare professionals and communities within the hospital service area. Essential duties include conducting intake biopsychosocial assessments, creating treatment plans, referring clients to internal and external resources, consulting with the Behavioral Health Team on complex cases, and providing crisis intervention services to current patients and those presenting in the Emergency Department with acute mental health or substance abuse issues. The social worker is also responsible for maintaining required patient records with appropriate documentation, establishing and maintaining working relationships with various agencies/service providers (e.g., probation officers, Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services) to coordinate services, and maintaining strict confidentiality.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work
Two (2) years of progressive work experience
Must be independently licensed as an LCSW in the State of Arizona
Must possess a current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Valid Arizona DPS Class 1 Federal Clearance Card
Must be able to successfully pass the Employee Health Program requirements and background investigation
Knowledge of applicable tribal, federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, including The Joint Commission Accreditation
Knowledge and skill in psychotherapies, particularly, models of intervention with individuals, families and groups
Knowledge of human growth and development, behavior patterns, marital and family interaction, parent/child relationship and dynamics of family systems
Knowledge of psychological assessment tools used for children, adults, and families
Knowledge of case management, including skill in documentation using appropriate method of charting in accordance with required standards
Knowledge of and ability to diagnose mental disorders as defined in most current DSM
Ability to identify appropriate treatment based on most current DSM diagnosis
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Proficiency in operating business computers and office machines including Windows software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak the Navajo language and/or a familiarity with the Navajo Way

Responsibilities

Conduct intake biopsychosocial assessments for all patients
Create treatment plans
Refer client to other resources within the hospital as well as in the surrounding areas
Consult with the Behavioral Health Team on difficult cases
Provide crisis intervention services to current patients as well as those who present in the Emergency Department with acute mental health crises or substance abuse issues
Maintain required patient records with appropriate documentation
Establish and maintain working relationships with various agencies/service providers (such as probation Officers, Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services) to coordinate services
Familiarity with the DSM V
Maintain strict confidentiality
Perform other duties as required