Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Therapeutic Day (partial day treatment) Program:
Provides social work services, clinical intervention, and care coordination to patients at the Amos Cottage Therapeutic Day Program and their families. Conducts family meetings and provides counseling with patients who have a variety of behavioral health needs and their families. In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, assists with the development of a comprehensive treatment plan to meet ongoing health and mental health needs post discharge.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Master of Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Clinical social work experience required, in a healthcare setting preferred
Three years’ experience working in a mental health setting with clinical diagnosis and treatment responsibilities required.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION
Clinical licensure in the State of North Carolina through the Social Work Certification and Licensure Board.
SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of DSM-V criteria
Proficiency using a personal computer
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Establishes positive working relationships and works to reduce workplace conflict
Embraces change in a rapidly changing health care environment
Demonstrates knowledge of mental health system and reforms
Facilitates a positive work environment
Promotes/enhances profession
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Completes psychosocial assessment in accordance with departmental and professional standards to identify emotional, social and environmental needs related to diagnosis, illness, treatment and life situation.
Works with patients and families to provide clinical assessment and mental health intervention in conjunction with the health care team.
Formulates, develops and implements a psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate social work modalities and interventions, which may include crisis intervention, individual and family therapies, and grief and bereavement counseling.
Conducts family meetings, in conjunction with physician and other team members, to review the treatment plan and establish plans for post discharge care.
Works in conjunction with the Psychiatric Consult team to offer resource information and referrals for behavioral health care services post discharge.
Maintains knowledge of federal, state and local mental health system in order to facilitate post discharge referrals for community resources. Upon request, consults with other members of the Department of Care Coordination and the health care team re: referral processes for community based mental health services.
Advocates for additional state and federal resources in the continuum of mental health services.
Documents according to Departmental standards.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Subject to many interruptions
Subject to irregular hours
