Psychiatric Social Worker
About The Position
Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
- Successful completion of TCI Training within three months of hire.
- Familiarity with community resources as applicable to patients' needs for services and placement.
- Previous experience in mental health field, preferably in an acute care inpatient psychiatric setting.
Nice To Haves
- LMSW/LCSW preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conducts interviews with patients, clients, family members, and other relevant persons to gather comprehensive case histories.
- Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to assign cases to appropriate staff, ensuring effective service delivery and providing technical guidance in a psychiatric setting.
- Trains and orients new staff while maintaining a caseload and providing therapeutic treatment to clients and families.
- Assists staff in crisis situations, directly handles explosive situations, and consults on interventions.
- Analyzes operations and makes recommendations for improving policies and procedures within the division or department.
- Prepares necessary documents, including narrative, statistical, and court reports, benefits or services forms, and treatment plans, ensuring they are comprehensive and meet required standards.
- Acts as a liaison for outpatient agencies and providers, coordinating discharge plans with the multidisciplinary team, patient, family, primary care, and receiving outpatient provider.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
