Behavioral Health Social Worker
Company: Maria Parham Health
Location: Louisburg
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Maria Parham HealthWho We Are:People are our passion and
purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not
just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health
is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are
fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American
Pathologists, and Rated Highest in Patient Safety from
Leapfrog.Where We Are:Henderson offers a great outdoors, including
the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating,
fishing, skiing and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and
two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself
having a hard time deciding what to do next!Why Choose Us: - Health
(Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation
programs - Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and
financial wellness assistance - Loan Repayment and Tuition
Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - Robust employee
recognition and awards programs - And much more---Position
Summary:The Social Worker is responsible for providing high quality
patient care, displaying good skills in assessment,
psychodiagnosis, psychotherapy, treatment planning, group
treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge
planning. -Additionally, he/she is expected to function well as a
member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the unit
community relations program. -Reports to: Behavioral Health Program
DirectorInterviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family,
caregivers, and/or legal representatives.Determines, prioritizes,
provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external
services/interventions.Participates in case reviews to evaluate
case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members
to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's
treatment plan.Assists with discharge planning and processes.
Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation,
housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides
referrals as part of the discharge plan.Engages in timely,
efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with
patient, family, nursing staff, and attending physician. Shows good
knowledge of referral/placement process and available community
resources.Assists patients with Safety Net applications when
needed.Coordinates/Develops appropriate safety plan/measures if
patient's plan is to be discharged to the community.Provides brief,
solution-focused interventions to patients with the goal of
assisting in stabilizing crisis.Provides information to hospital
staff related to community resources and behavioral health
processes. Coordinates with outpatient Behavioral Health service
providers to create continuity of care including securing
outpatient appointments as necessary.Completes behavioral health
consultations with patients that present for medical services
throughout the hospital system either in person or by use of
telemedicine equipment.Monitors compliance with standards of care
for patients with behavioral health needs in the Emergency
Department. This includes making recommendations related to
maintaining a safe environment of care and level of observation
needs of the patient.Completes psychosocial evaluations on assigned
patients in a timely fashion. Displays good interviewing,
diagnostic, and report-writing skills.Provides ongoing education to
patient and family as needed.Other duties as requested within the
scope of practice.Minimum Education
Masters Degree in Social Work, or related field, is required within
6 months of hire.
Licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical
Social Worker Associate within 12 months of hire.
State Boards: 1st Evaluation credentialed or obtain within 6 months
of accepting position.
Certification: Must complete BLS upon 90 days of hire and Handle
with Care within 6 months of employment. -Minimum Work
Experience
Minimum 3 years experience providing care in mental health and/or
substance abuse field is preferred..
Preferred
1. Experience providing crisis services
2. Experience working on an inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
3. Experience using Telemedicine equipment for assessment
4. Knowledge of Recovery and Wellness Philosophy -EEOC
Statement:Maria Parham Health is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity
without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic
information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race,
religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.Equal opportunity
and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in
candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected
Veteran
Keywords: Maria Parham Health, Rocky Mount , Behavioral Health Social Worker, Other , Louisburg, North Carolina
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