Social Worker-LCSW

Catholic Health•Uniondale, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker is a member of an interdisciplinary team responsible for assessment, treatment and the provision of direct treatment services to mental health and/or chemical dependency behavioral health patients utilizing a variety of clinical social work treatment techniques and modalities. Adheres to Mercy Hospital/department policies and procedures and JCAHO/regulatory agency requirements. Demonstrates and promotes service excellence at all times. Mercy Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, is a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Requirements

MSW/DSW/PHD in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Active LCSW by the State of New York or Limited Permit
Prior experience with mentally and /or chemically dependent population required

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with provision of verbal therapies and/or clinical social work treatment preferred

Responsibilities

Provides clinical role within the interdisciplinary team as well as management oversight to caseload, including provision of assignment of caseload to counselors and preliminary oversight of caseload for completion of admission activities.
Monitors electronic Compliance Center for pertinent due dates related to billing operations.
Provides functions related to telephone screenings, mental health assessments, case management needs, clinical interventions, and may assist with functions of orientation, treatment planning, and discharge planning as needed.
Provides individual and group counseling pertinent to population served.
Addresses and documents client behaviors and daily progress based presentation of mental health concerns.
Provides consultation to other staff to aid in presenting, identifying and treating mental health problems and/or emotional disorders of individuals.
Provides review and evaluation of dually diagnosed individuals during pre-admission process as well as assessments related to trauma, suicide risk, and mental status examinations.
Arranges for exposure to and information about community resources and acts as a liaison between the individual and the community as necessary.
Provides interventional crisis therapy as situations arise.
Demonstrates ability to identify high-risk clients and subsequent implementation of appropriate safety protocols.
Acts as advocate for individuals with justifiable circumstances in regards to communication with outside agencies and programs.
Performs ongoing correspondence and relationship building.
Assists with unit-based performance improvement initiatives and identifies opportunities for training and improvement.
Participates in all necessary activities to insure payment for treatment services by insurance/managed care companies.
Maintains statistical data and prepares any necessary statistical reports.
Demonstrates proficiency with utilization of standardized assessment tools.
Demonstrates functional knowledge in the use mental health diagnoses and basic medical terminology.
Assists with staff training as needed.
Attends all applicable departmental meetings.
Maintains the confidential nature of the department.
Follows agency policy in regards to attendance.
Follows agency policy in regards to lateness.
Complies with dress, appearance standards for position.
Interrupts and reports suspected abuse to an administrator immediately.
Understands role as mandated reporter.
Keeps immediate supervisor and/or Director apprised of significant issues.