HARP Mental Health Worker (Psychiatry)

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians•Baltimore, MD

16h

About The Position

Under direct supervision of HARP director, the HARP mental health worker would provide psychosocial assessments, intensive case management services, treatment planning and consultation to HARP patients. The goal is to assist patients and the health care team in coping with patient’s illness, diagnosis, treatment, and/or life situation. The mental health worker will also link patients with available resources in the community to help them maintain optimum wellness; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, counseling, or another human services-related field required
Currently licensure LMSW or LCSW-C, LGPC or LCPC
Minimum of two years’ experience in social work, counseling, or human services-related field with broad background with diverse patient populations, preferably in medical setting

Nice To Haves

Additional one year experience in area of specialty preferred

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive assessments and care planning as well as other psychosocial and crisis interventions.
Assists with screening, identification and management of mental health/ substance use disorders.
Provides social work services including short-term individual counseling, community resource planning and crisis intervention.
Maintains a working knowledge of relevant issues that impact patient care and quality of life and provides education to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient’s diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation.
Maintains a working knowledge of and liaison with community agencies and resources.