LCSW - Sherburne Earlville School Based Health Center

Bassett Healthcare Network•Sydney, New York

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) performs intake assessments and psychosocial assessments and resource referral services. They may develop treatment plans, and provide psychotherapy per department needs. Provides psychotherapy on an outpatient basis to individuals, and groups in accordance with Office of Mental Health accepted standards of care and department procedures. Completes intake assessments and comprehensive assessments, including diagnostic formulations and preliminary treatment goals, objectives, and methods, within 30 days of referral, as per New York State Office of Mental Health rules and regulations. Provides therapeutic interventions, including individual, and group therapy, and parent counseling and/or family sessions for persons enrolled in the SBHC and referred for mental health counseling. Documents all 100% of patient contacts according to New York State Office of Mental Health rules and regulations and in accordance with hospital policies and practices. Performs outpatient emergency or urgent evaluations as needed, and facilitates urgent care including hospitalization, as needed. Functions as a member of the outpatient SBHC clinical treatment team. Facilitates referrals for medication evaluations, inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, and community support services as required. Maintains ongoing patient records, documents therapeutic interventions and progress in achieving treatment goals. Communicates clearly with patient, families as applicable and other treating providers for coordination of treatment goals and objectives. Treats patients, colleagues, and other staff with cooperation, compassion, and respect. Conducts self in a manner consistent with ethical standards of practice in this field. Attends supervision deemed by licensure on a regular basis. Functions in accordance with department standards for billing of services. Provides coder/analyst with timely, accurate, and adequate billing information following each patient appointment, including correct diagnostic and CPT codes. Provides qualified third-party payors with timely and accurate clinical information, in accordance with all New York State and Federal confidentiality guidelines, to ensure ongoing authorization and payment for care. Maintains New York State licensure/certification. Maintains the integrity of the patient’s confidentiality throughout the course of treatment. Abides by all current requirements of patient confidentiality. Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed. Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work, required
Experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare/mental health field, preferred
A new graduate would be considered
NYS Licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), required
Communication Skills
Clinical Skills
Analysis & Evaluation Skills
Curriculum/Plan Development Skills
Computer Skills
Multi-Tasking Skills
Interacting with People Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
Occasional grasping, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping
Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking
Constant seeing/monitor/computer use, fit testing
Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure
Occasional noise, odors
Extensive Travel - You should expect to travel every week

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare/mental health field

Responsibilities

Performs intake assessments and psychosocial assessments and resource referral services.
Develops treatment plans and provides psychotherapy per department needs.
Provides psychotherapy on an outpatient basis to individuals, and groups in accordance with Office of Mental Health accepted standards of care and department procedures.
Completes intake assessments and comprehensive assessments, including diagnostic formulations and preliminary treatment goals, objectives, and methods, within 30 days of referral, as per New York State Office of Mental Health rules and regulations.
Provides therapeutic interventions, including individual, and group therapy, and parent counseling and/or family sessions for persons enrolled in the SBHC and referred for mental health counseling.
Documents all 100% of patient contacts according to New York State Office of Mental Health rules and regulations and in accordance with hospital policies and practices.
Performs outpatient emergency or urgent evaluations as needed, and facilitates urgent care including hospitalization, as needed.
Functions as a member of the outpatient SBHC clinical treatment team.
Facilitates referrals for medication evaluations, inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, and community support services as required.
Maintains ongoing patient records, documents therapeutic interventions and progress in achieving treatment goals.
Communicates clearly with patient, families as applicable and other treating providers for coordination of treatment goals and objectives.
Treats patients, colleagues, and other staff with cooperation, compassion, and respect.
Conducts self in a manner consistent with ethical standards of practice in this field.
Attends supervision deemed by licensure on a regular basis.
Functions in accordance with department standards for billing of services.
Provides coder/analyst with timely, accurate, and adequate billing information following each patient appointment, including correct diagnostic and CPT codes.
Provides qualified third-party payors with timely and accurate clinical information, in accordance with all New York State and Federal confidentiality guidelines, to ensure ongoing authorization and payment for care.
Maintains New York State licensure/certification.
Maintains the integrity of the patient’s confidentiality throughout the course of treatment.
Abides by all current requirements of patient confidentiality.
Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.
Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager.