Licensed Master Social Worker CPEP - Weekend coverage

Trinity Health Corporation • Syracuse, NY

64d • $30 - $44

About The Position

Our Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program is a fast-paced crisis intervention program that provides a full range of observation and outpatient psychiatric services for all ages. We are a State designated Community Health Center.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, and passing exam offered by ASWB and licensure as Aa LMSW through State of New York.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
• Have a good understanding of behavioral health crisis intervention.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patient, family, medical team, and other professions within hospital and in the community.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Current BLS/CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Crisis intervention and triage patients to the appropriate setting: waiting areas - voluntary or involuntary, children/family or emergency department evaluations.
• Care for and provide treatment modalities to outpatient and extended observation clients.
• Responsible for providing intensive casework, assessment, intervention, and referral services to patients and/or their families. Emphasis is placed on providing for patient's social needs, exercising initiative and independent judgement based upon professional knowledge, experience, and hospital policy.
• Collaborative team approach with social work, psychiatrists, clinical affiliates, and unit support staff.
• Liaison to other services along the continuum of care and community support services.
• Cross train with Mobile Crisis Outreach (MCO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees