Licensed Master Social Worker

Insight Hospital & Medical Center-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Flint, MI
501-1,000 employees
Hospitals
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Under general supervision and according to Service's standards and policies, prepares social assessments, and functions as the clinics primary mental health provider at the school tele-health clinics. The Licensed Social Worker will act to restore students to optimum social functioning within their capacity. The Social Worker confers with clinic providers, nurses, and works directly with students and families. The Licensed Social Worker performs mental health functions independently within determined scope of practice for the Community Health Center of Flint, Michigan Mental Health and Public Health Codes. The social worker will conduct crisis and emergency interventions.

  • Completes mandatory safety requirements.
  • Follows Safety/Infection Control Policies and demonstrates adherence to safety policies as evidenced by leadership and employee practices.
  • Follows all general safety rules; Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and coworkers.
  • Identifies the person designated as Safety Officer and notifies the Safety Officer and/or Director of real or potential safety hazards as required.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of fire drills, internal/external disaster plans and procedures, and evacuation procedures as evidenced by in-service records and participation in drills.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of Safety Committee activities, and adherence of risk management policies as evidenced by employee practices.
  • Submits incident reports according to hospital policy.
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding knowledge of adverse incidents.
  • Develops a social work treatment plan, utilizing information from patient, family, agency personnel and others appropriate to adolescents.
  • Develops and implements an appropriate social work care plan by information gathering, interviewing, and considering various treatment methods.
  • Initiates and participates in case conferences.
  • Sets priorities for his/her case management.
  • Performs efficient therapy as a singular therapist.
  • Develops specific and timely case closure/after care plans.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific developmental factors necessary to provide clinical therapy.
  • Demonstrates proficient observational and assessment skills in developing plans and treatments according to social work theories and practices.
  • Participates in assigned patient care as assigned and meets established productivity standards.
  • Utilizes knowledge of social work processes and skills.
  • Provides direct social work services using various modalities including, but not limited to psychotherapy, casework, and crisis intervention.
  • Coordinates mental/emotional treatment sources, and advocates on behalf of patients and families.
  • Completes all necessary paperwork thoroughly, accurately, and promptly, as specified by the Service's operating procedure, also defined by insurers, HIPPA, MDHHS, NASW standards for clinical social work, MI Mental and Public Health Codes, and best practice.
  • Completes required documentation for record keeping and reimbursement according to the Service's operating procedures.
  • Discusses reimbursement with patients and families when needed. Communication with third party payer to obtain necessary authorizations for mental health services.
  • Works with CHC Billing and revenue team to resolve billing issues.
  • Develops and maintains records and reporting system related to the bereavement program.
  • Serves as an advocate as appropriate for student/patients and families.
  • Initiates and participates in team interdisciplinary communication.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and other professionals.
  • Exercises independent judgment but utilizes appropriate consultation when indicated.
  • Explains job role and procedure to patient and family (outlines steps, gives reasons and outcomes to be expected, invites clarifying questions, answer questions).
  • Actively listens and, if appropriate, legitimizes a patient's or family's response before giving advice, answers, reasons, or opinions.
  • Maintains a full working knowledge of MDHHS School Wellness Program grant minimum program requirements (MPR).
  • Plan, develop, and implementation of mental health programming for clinic site specific approved MDHHS grant work plan.
  • Complete and submit on time mental health documentation to satisfy grant's MPRs including work plan, quarterly and yearly reports.
  • Based on need, facilitate, and coordinate small groups within the clinic for education.
  • Attend and participate in MDHHS trainings and meetings, appropriate for mental health providers.
  • Provides or assists with in-service education and orientation of new and existing staff, students, and volunteers regarding services available by Licensed Social Worker, School Clinic.
  • Demonstrates ability to implement internal and external disaster plans.
  • Ability to demonstrate authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer.
  • Master's degree from an approved school of social work (accredited by the Council of Social Work Education) is required.
  • Must have active LMSW license.
  • One year of social work in a health care setting is required.
  • Observes and documents according to policies/procedures.
  • Communicates effectively and accurately, verbally and in writing.
  • Copes with work involving adolescent patients at varying levels of emotional need.
  • Reads, speaks, and writes English to fulfill job functions understandably.
  • See/hear or use prosthetics that enable them to accomplish essential job functions.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • 401K with Matching; offerings vested fully @ 3 months of employment paired with eligibility to contribute
  • Short & Long Disability, and Life Term insurance, complementary of Full Time Employment
  • Additional Supplementary coverages offered @ employee's elections: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AD&D, etc.
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