Licensed Master Social Worker - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Per Diem

Trinity Health

12h • $33 - $44

About The Position

The Licensed Master Social Worker works in a fast-paced Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program, a State-designated Community Health Center providing observation and outpatient psychiatric services for all ages. The role provides crisis intervention, triage, assessment, treatment, intensive casework, and referral services to patients and their families. The social worker collaborates with social work, psychiatrists, clinical affiliates, and unit support staff, and serves as a liaison to other services across the continuum of care and to community support services. The role also cross-trains with Mobile Crisis Outreach (MCO). The position is per diem and part time, with a rotating shift.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Pass the exam offered by ASWB and hold New York State LMSW licensure.
• Good understanding of behavioral health crisis intervention.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, the medical team, other hospital professions, and community contacts.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours in an emotionally stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and triage patients to the appropriate setting, including waiting areas for voluntary or involuntary patients, children and families, or emergency department evaluations.
• Care for outpatient and extended-observation clients and provide treatment modalities.
• Provide intensive casework, assessment, intervention, and referral services to patients and/or their families.
• Address patients’ social needs, exercising initiative and independent judgment based on professional knowledge, experience, and hospital policy.
• Collaborate with social work, psychiatrists, clinical affiliates, and unit support staff.
• Liaise with services across the continuum of care and community support services.
• Cross-train with Mobile Crisis Outreach (MCO).
• Participate in orientation and continuing education, and maintain knowledge and skills related to areas of expertise.
• Supervise students and interns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time