SOCIAL WORKER II (MA/LMSW)

UHS•Eagle Pass, TX

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Duncan Hospital is seeking a Social Worker II (LMSW) in Eagle Pass, TX. This position is a part of the Horizon Health partnership. The Social Worker II is responsible for providing direct, high-quality psychotherapy services, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group, individual, and family treatment, and discharge planning. They assist patients and families in understanding and adjusting to diagnoses and treatments, identify resources, and effectively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team. A Social Worker II may clinically supervise a Social Worker I and may serve as the Director of Social Services for the program per DPU requirements.

Requirements

A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or similar field
A Masters Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in Social Work (MSW)
Must have a valid state license in Social Work as required by the state in which the Social Worker will be providing services (LMSW or state equivalent)
Minimum three years' of experience in a similar position and/or industry
Serves as Director of Social Services for DPU
If applicable, serves as IOP Administrator
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols
Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
Develops basic knowledge Of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure
Proficient in software applications
Effective presentation skills
Ability to manage stress appropriately
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Ability to manager anger, fear, hostility and/or violence of others appropriately
Maintains a positive attitude/public image while in the facility and in all work- related activities outside the facility
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
Ability to write detailed correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, Program leadership, employees, clients, providers, vendors, etc.
Communicates effectively with Other professional and support staff to achieve positive patent outcomes
Communicates effectively with families, agencies and referral sources conveying a positive and professional image
Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered
Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications
Displays competent, effective interviewing and report-writing skills
Completes competent, dear progress notes and assessments according to program policies and procedure

Responsibilities

Conducts oneself ethically in accordance with all relevant standards and regulations.
Maintains knowledge of, and demonstrates respect for patient rights.
Works sufficient hours to ensure effective performance and coordinates work hours with supervisor.
Designs and implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment.
Appropriately participates in referral development processes and activities.
Actively involved in assessing patient progress and communicating results and trends to supervisor and treatment team.
Conducts individual psychotherapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards.
Conducts family therapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards.
Conducts group therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques.
Conducts activity therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of activity therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques.
Conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills.
Provides group and individual therapies on weekends as directed by supervisor.
Conducts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs.
Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed.
Provides appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment.
Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning, working in conjunction with patient family, nursing staff, and attending physician.
Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures.
Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams.
Submits timely and accurate CQI+ outcome data on a weekly basis.
Actively involved in measuring patient performance and communicating results and trends to supervisor.
Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis regarding concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed.
Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process.
Actively participates in department processes as requested.
Ensures facility is safe and reports deficiencies to the Program Director.
Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered.
Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications.
Assists with ambulating and lifting patients as needed.
Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, hospital and company competencies and training expectations.
Participates as an active member of the Referral Development Team.
If applicable, serves as the Administrator of the IOPIOP Service line.
If applicable, assigned to the Inpatient Program(s).
If applicable, assigned to the IOP Program(s).
If applicable, assigned to the PHP Program(s).
If applicable, assigned to the OP Program(s).
Other duties as assigned.