Social Worker - LMSW or LLMSW

Brightwell Behavioral Health • East Lansing, MI

61d • Onsite

About The Position

Brightwell Behavioral Health is seeking a Social Worker to join their multidisciplinary team. This role is responsible for ensuring the medically related emotional and social needs of patients are met and maintained in accordance with policies, procedures, and current TJC, federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The position is located at an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital serving Central Michigan's adult population, with a focus on patient-centered care, 24/7 referral and clinical liaison services, seamless admissions, and holistic treatment environments designed for safety and dignity.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master's in social work.
• Currently licensed as a Licensed or Limited License Social Worker in the State of Michigan.
• Demonstrated competency in diagnostic developmental assessments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health care delivery.
• Proven ability with handling documentation in an organized and efficient manner.
• Proven ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and manage a caseload.
• Demonstrated ability to complete records in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a variety of services.
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with professional and clerical personnel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of abnormal psychology, developmental disabilities, personality theory, community systems theory and practice, psychological testing, and counseling theory and practice.
• Demonstrated skill in written and oral communication.
• Sufficient knowledge of Growth and Development to interact with specific age groups.
• Sufficient knowledge in adapting interventions and communication styles to meet the developmental needs of all clients.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably three years (3) experience in a clinical setting or as a licensed counselor.

Responsibilities

• Performs social service admissions functions including the development of comprehensive social history and psychosocial assessments.
• Participates in the development of individualized patient care plans involving the patients and their families in care planning.
• Attends scheduled care conferences and identifies and interprets psychosocial needs of patients for inclusion in the care plan, addressing issues of the care schedule, treatment, and environment that express and reinforce individuality and identity.
• Completes mandatory documentation within timelines established by applicable regulations.
• Provides linkage with appropriate community resources by maintaining knowledge of other systems, making referrals, and identifying unmet needs.
• Plans discharges/transfers to ensure appropriateness and continuity of care.
• Emphasizes the importance of safety, patient rights, and person-centered planning in all aspects of care.
• Utilizes a problem-solving approach to resolving problems with other clinical services and the Medical Staff.
• Promotes harmonious relationships and positive attitudes with other departments and Medical Staff.
• Participates in the planning of multi-disciplinary projects for the Center.
• Represents the Center in community activities and educational programs.
• Participates in in-house educational programs.
• Maintains licensure standard of CEUs as required by the MDCH licensing board.
• Performs other duties in a willing manner or as requested by the Social Work Director and other professional and non-professional staff, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level