Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FT)

DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL; Nebraska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dodge County Hospital is looking for a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join their New Directions Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit. The role involves providing social service functions, including assessments and treatment plans for patients and families.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in social work, current licensure, and experience in psychiatric settings. The position offers a day shift with responsibilities in clinical therapy and care management.

Interested candidates can reach out to Farra Turner at [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Provide social services in a behavioral health care setting.
• Develop treatment plans and conduct individual/group therapy sessions.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations and standards for social services.

Skills

Clinical therapy

Case management

Data evaluation

Knowledge of community resources

Education

Master’s degree in social work or clinical nurse specialist for psychiatric mental health

Current licensure (LCSW or LPC)

Job description

Job Posting

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FT) – New Directions is the Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit for Dodge County Hospital. Hours to be discussed at interview.

Position Summary

The Social Worker is responsible for providing social service functions in a behavioral health care setting. Provides assessments, treatments, and case management to patients and families. Is a resource person to healthcare professionals concerning psycho-social problems and community resources. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department.

Education

• Master’s degree in social work or clinical nurse specialist for psychiatric mental health
• Current licensure such as LCSW or LPC; experience in psychiatric setting preferred
• Knowledge of community resources for older persons, Medicare, Medicaid and insurance requirements for continued care
• Familiarity with medical terminology and conditions as these impact treatment and discharge needs
• Familiarity with medical team roles in hospital departments

Responsibilities

• Clinical therapy responsibilities and care management, including treatment plans for patients
• Collect and evaluate data for social services and discharge planning
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations and standards regarding provisions of social services while implementing treatments and discharge planning
• Provide individual and group therapy, including family group therapy
• Communicate and update families when needed
• Complete all required assessments, such as Suicide Risk Assessment and Psycho-Social Assessment by the due date
• Assist in overseeing the intake of referrals and follow up with referral sources
• Participate in the weekly treatment team meeting and ensure appropriate follow-up documentation
• Ensure activity and socialization groups occur per schedule

Dodge County Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Dodge County Hospital will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Dodge County Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.

Additional Information

Position Type: Full Time

Shift: Day

Contact Information

Farra Turner
New Directions
Email: [e-mail]