Full Time SOCIAL WORKER

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company match and Stock

Tuition Reimbursement

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Generous Paid Time Off and flexible S

Licensure and CEU Assistance, onsite

Job summary

Dover Behavioral Health System in Dover, DE is seeking a dynamic Social Worker to provide quality case management and psychotherapeutic services to acute adolescent and adult patients in a full-time role. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, deliver individual, group, and family therapies, and coordinate post-discharge care with the treatment team.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work and 1–3 years’ inpatient behavioral health experience;

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social work or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a related field, preferably inpatient behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• In an inpatient hospital setting conducts psychosocial assessments to document patient history and identify issues for treatment.
• Deliver high quality clinical services to acute child, adolescent and adult patients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with concise, realistic goals.
• Provide individual, group and family therapies using various modalities.
• Document treatment in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Coordinate discharge planning and identify community resources for aftercare.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and present case progress to the interdisciplinary team.
• Serve as the patient’s and family’s primary contact and advocate during stay.
• Report incidents to appropriate authorities as required.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and discharge planning on a rotating weekend schedule.

Skills

Clinical Social Work

Case Management

Psychotherapy

Education

Master's degree in Social work or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Dover Behavioral Health is a mental health facility located in Dover, DE. Our treatment center provides mental health and addiction treatment services to individuals from Delaware, Maryland, and most other states throughout the US. Our experienced, caring professionals are the heart of what we do, providing superior inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare services for adolescents and adults. We provide consistent attention to our patients and are responsive to their individual needs. Our treatment programs are tailored to the needs of each patient and are developed and implemented through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach that combines the skill and expertise of our healthcare professionals. All who turn to us for assistance will find a helping hand and a compassionate heart.

Dover Behavioral Health Systemis seeking a dynamic and talented Social Worker. The incumbent will be responsible for providing quality case management and psychotherapeutic services to acute adolescent and adult patients. This position is a full-time (40 hours per week) salaried position.

Key Responsibilities include:

• In an inpatient hospital setting conducts psychosocial assessments to document patient history and identify issues for treatment by interviewing the patient and their family members.
• Deliver high quality clinical services to acute child, adolescent and adult patients
• Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans, ensuring that concise, realistic care plans are carried out.
• Provide individual, group and family process-oriented therapies as well as conduct other didactic groups using various professional treatment modalities.
• Document treatment provided to patient in medical record legibly and in a timely manner.
• Develop and coordinate an individualized discharge plan for the patient by utilizing the treatment team and chart information to determine aftercare needs. Identify and assess family or community resources such as the facility’s outpatient programs, group homes or mental health practitioners to meet the patient’s aftercare needs.
• Conduct and attend regular treatment team meetings to provide social work perspective to total case management of the patient with the interdisciplinary team by presenting the patient’s case and progress towards treatment plan goals, making treatment recommendations, and actively coordinating each case with all members of the treatment team.
• Act as the patient’s and family's primary contact during the patient's stay at the facility, as well as their advocate with the treatment team.
• Report any incidents or suspected incidences of sexual/physical abuse or other issues to community/state agencies, and represent the facility in any legal proceedings.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments and discharge planning on an on-call, rotating weekend schedule

This opportunity provides the following:

• *UHS is Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• A Competitive TotalCompensation Package
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company matchand Stock Options
• Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Licensure and CEU Assistance, including onsite trainings

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social work or a related field
• 1-3 years experience in a related field - preferred inpatient behavioral health

About Our Parent Company (Universal Health Services)

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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