Social Worker BSW

Brown Medicine•Madison, WI

2d•$24 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Access at Bradley Hospital and the Director of Brown University Health’s Pediatric Behavioral Health Emergency Services (LPBHES), this role assists with answering the Kids’ Link hotline. The Social Worker will either offer appropriate resources or triage youth needing a crisis assessment to the most appropriate location. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Success Factors include Instill Trust, Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. This position provides 40 hours per week of phone coverage and care coordination for youth referred to LPBHES, delivering clinical services consistent with best practices in assessment and care for children and families. The role requires adherence to the NASW Code of Ethics and participation in program-related meetings, including staff meetings, clinical conferences, community meetings, and in-services. Documentation is completed within Lifechart according to established policies. The position also involves carrying out responsibilities related to the Department of Social Work, attending social work staff meetings, meeting reappointment and privileging requirements, and participating in staff development activities. Employees attend group clinical supervision and pursue professional development, as well as individual supervision with the Access Supervisor and/or Director of Access. The role requires observation of all hospital policies and procedures of the Social Work Department. Participation in research or other specialized activities may be arranged with the Director of LPBHES. Other duties may be assigned by the Director of LPBHES or Director of Access.

Requirements

BSW from an accredited school of Social Work.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to child and adolescent patients with consideration of human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Relevant case management experience required.
Demonstrated ability to interact professionally both on the phone and with colleagues.

Responsibilities

Provides 40 hours per week of phone coverage and care coordination for youth referred to LPBHES.
Provides clinical service consistent with best practices in empirically based assessment and care for children and families.
Demonstrates professional conduct which exemplifies the NASW Code of Ethics.
Participates in program related meetings including but not limited to: staff meetings, clinical conferences, community meetings, and in-services.
Completes documentation within Lifechart according to established policies and procedures.
Carries out responsibilities relating to Department of Social work, including, but not limited to, attending social work staff meetings, meeting requirements for reappointment and privileging, and participating in staff development activities.
Attends group clinical supervision as arranged by the Social Work Department manager and pursues professional development.
Attends individual supervision with Access Supervisor and/or Director of Access.
Observes all hospital policies, rules and regulations and all policies and procedures of the Social Work Department.
May participate in research or other specialized activities as arranged with the Director of LPBHES.
Other duties as assigned by Director of LPBHES or Director of Access.