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Behavioral Health Social Worker LMSW
Summary
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
ยท Complete social service assessments of patients requiring inpatient psychiatric evaluations and care. Contact family members and community providers. Collect collateral information to contribute to a comprehensive assessment and development of the care plan.
ยท Apply advanced clinical knowledge and skills to provide therapeutic interventions (individual, family, and group therapies) in order to support patients in the stabilization of acute psychiatric symptoms and modulation of maladaptive behaviors that will allow them to meet their treatment goals/objectives and move quickly to the next step on the continuum of care. Provide family counseling and education.
ยท Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team (physicians, nursing, occupational therapy, and recreation therapy) to develop and implement patient treatment plans. Review of the treatment plan is done daily during the treatment team meetings. Work with other departments to coordinate services. Serve as a resource to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
ยท Develop individualized aftercare plans for patients, which connect each patient with mental health and other community resources as needed. Maintain documentation that meets all hospital and regulatory standards for care. Maintain regular contact with patient families, community supports, and outpatient providers with the consent of the patient.
ยท Gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Maintain knowledge and expertise in electronic software tools, Cerner, All Scripts/ECIN, etc. Participate in appropriate hospital committee activities.
ยท May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.
Experience Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
ยท Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensure by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers board.
ยท Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers board within four (4) years as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
ยท Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
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