SOCIAL WORKER (PRN) - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Blanchard Valley Health System • Findlay, OH

300d

About The Position

The purpose of the role of Social Worker, Behavioral Health, is to assist in identifying, addressing, evaluating, and carrying out plans for behavioral health related needs for patients being treated in the Emergency Department, Medical Surgical Units, Intensive Care Units of BVH and Orchard Hall as needed.

Requirements

• Current license in the State of Ohio as LSW.
• BLS (within 5 weeks of hire)
• Complete all required trainings (example: ASAM, SBIRT, etc.)
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and external organizations/agencies in complex problem-solving, and communication and planning.
• Ability to use the computer for documentation in the electronic medical record and demonstrate the ability to document in a timely manner.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.
• Ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures.
• A valid driver's license is required (if you do not have a valid Ohio driver's license you must obtain one within 30 days of your residency in the state).

Nice To Haves

• Current license in the State of Ohio as MSW/LISW/LPCC.
• Healthcare including behavioral health experience.
• 2 years working in Behavioral Health.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient in a timely manner to ensure safe and effective discharge plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and communicate as needed with associates, physicians, and outside referral services to enhance continuity of care.
• Participate in various committees and meetings to contribute information regarding utilization of services and quality of healthcare for the purpose of improving patient care and outcomes, as assigned.
• Guarantee the safety of patients by reporting suspicions of abuse and neglect to Protective Services.
• Counsel with patients and families as indicated to present behavioral options toward enhancing life skills.
• Maintain accurate information about provider agencies and community resources to better assist with appropriate linkages of patients and families to these services.
• Implement process improvement determined to continually enhance quality of services provided, as needed.
• Work on a rotation basis to ensure 24 hour coverage for emergent issues which includes weekends, holidays and on-call.
• Meet in individual, family/support system, and/or group sessions to facilitate increased understanding of the patient's treatment needs and coordination of care, as needed.
• Perform ongoing utilization review of patients admitted to the psychiatric unit to ensure appropriate levels of care and utilization of services are maintained, to avoid penalties, and denials of reimbursement.
• Document accordingly to meet regulatory requirements and billing purposes.
• Provide the above duties throughout the Hospital and Emergency Room as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities