Mental Health Professional - BHC Social Work Services - Part Time - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health•Concord, NH

4d•$55 - $77•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Professional is the primary inpatient psychiatric clinician providing acute care and treatment as part of an integrated treatment team led by the attending physician. The Mental Health Professional is responsible for caring for and coordinating their assigned patients and families. Primary duties include regular liaison with members of the treatment team, psychosocial assessments, individual and family sessions, group therapy, safety planning, discharge planning, aftercare follow-up, and liaison with community agencies as needed etc. The Mental Health Professional reports to the Acute Psychiatric Hospital’s Social Service Supervisor and is a member of the Social Service Department.

Requirements

Master's Degree
1 year Behavioral Health - Inpatient or Residential Treatment experience
LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (required for hires/transfers effective 1/1/2007)
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
ACSW Associate Clinical Social Worker OR AMFT Associate Marriage and Family Therapist - California Board of Behavioral Science
CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training - Required within 30-days of hire and renewal annually or within 30-days of return from a leave of absence
Computer skills for word processing, internet, and e-mail usage.

Nice To Haves

LMFT and/or LCSW (if hired/transferred prior to 12/31/2006)

Responsibilities

Provide acute care and treatment as part of an integrated treatment team led by the attending physician.
Care for and coordinate assigned patients and families.
Liaise with members of the treatment team.
Conduct psychosocial assessments.
Conduct individual and family sessions.
Conduct group therapy.
Develop safety plans.
Develop discharge plans.
Provide aftercare follow-up.
Liaise with community agencies as needed.