Licensed Master Social Worker

SWLA Center for Health Services-posted 24 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Lafayette, LA
251-500 employees
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Responsible for providing behavioral health services within an integrated care model. With supervision by a LCSW, this position focuses on delivering counseling, care coordination and social support to patients across diverse populations ensuring access to comprehensive health services. In addition, LMSW will conduct evaluations/assessments, develops treatment plan and provide counseling, coordinates discharge planning, counseling, crisis intervention, resourcing, and case management services which require a high degree of independent decision-making and program administration; record appropriate documentation of services in the electronic health record; initiating and implementing behavioral interventions; Work is performed in an office setting under direct supervision by a LCSW.

  • Knowledgeable with DSM diagnosis and ICD coding and required review and co-sign/formal approval of supervising LCSW or other clinically licensed mental health professional
  • Proficient in the assessment and evaluation of clients to determine their mental health and social service needs, developing treatment plans and providing evidence based counseling and therapeutic interventions to patients under the supervision of an LCSW or other clinically licensed mental health professional
  • Possesses strong understanding of societies and their impact on mental health and able to build and maintain rapport with clients and their supports; is culturally sensitive and effective when working with ethnically diverse populations; researches effective therapeutic treatment modalities
  • Ability to solve problems, monitor and examine patients
  • Knowledgeable of community resources, skilled in organizing work, making assignments, and achieving goals and objectives
  • Effectively applies therapeutic orientations on a case by case basis; seeks out new methods and principles and willing to incorporate them in existing practices
  • Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, employees, policy-making bodies, third-party payers, patients, caregivers, and the public
  • Provides consultation to individuals, couples, families, groups and organizations under the supervision of an LCSW or other clinically licensed mental health professional
  • Effectively draft diagnostic impressions by participating in diagnostic processes under the authority of the supervising LCSW or other clinically licensed mental health professional
  • Knowledgeable of the purposes, organization and policies of the community's health systems sufficient to interact with other health care providers
  • Skilled in multi-tasking, organizing work, making assignments, achieving goals and objectives and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment
  • Knowledgeable of the policies and procedures of the clinic sufficient to direct its operations and to provide effective patient care
  • Ability to assume responsibility and exercise authority over assigned work functions as well as establishing and maintaining quality control
  • Participates in problem-solving and implementation of plans for departmental improvement
  • Organizes and integrates organizational priorities and deadlines
  • Actively participates in supervision, team meetings, and professional development opportunities
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Demonstrates the Mission and acts in ways that advance the best interest of the customers entrusted to our care. Positively represents SWLA Center for Health Services (SWLA) in the workplace and the community.
  • Presents self professionally: apparel and appearance are appropriate according to SWLA department dress code.
  • Demonstrates effective communication and listens attentively to the customer and promptly acts upon requests with consideration for patient privacy. Keeps the patient informed about their care and treatment in a comfortable atmosphere.
  • Respects the gifts and talents (the diversity that co-workers bring to their jobs) of each other. Demonstrates effective communication and assists co-workers as necessary.
  • Respects the privacy and confidentiality of the customers we serve, our physicians, co- workers and the community.
  • Practices safe work habits and maintain a safe environment for self, co- workers, patients, and visitors.
  • Works collaboratively to solve problems, improve processes, and develop services. Acts as an advocate for our customers.
  • Complies with organization/department policies and procedures, including but not limited to confidentiality, safety, cooperation/flexibility and attendance.
  • Understands and complies with applicable federal/state laws and Standards of Conduct as related to assigned job duties.
  • Participates in departmental or organizational quality. Continuous performance improvement activity.
  • Master's or Doctoral degree in the field of Social Work from an accredited program
  • Possess and maintain Licensure as a LMSW in Louisiana which must be active, unrestricted, current, and complete
  • Maintain CME/CEU requirements necessary for license renewal in Louisiana
  • Clinical experience
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • 401k Matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
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