Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW

STG International, Inc.; Dyersburg (TN); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Generous PTO policy

Zusammenfassung

STG International, Inc. is looking for a qualified social worker in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Key responsibilities include providing social work services to meet patients' needs, participating in treatment planning, and documenting patient records. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Social Work, has a current state license, and possesses strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a generous PTO policy.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree of Social Work from an accredited college.
• Current state license for MSW/LCSW.
• Ability to apply social service principles.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide social work service based on physician's orders.
• Participate in treatment planning and referrals.
• Document pertinent patient information.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Kenntnisse

Crisis intervention

Patient assessment

Individualized counseling

Group therapy

Effective communication

Customer service

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Provide social work service based on physician's orders to meet the needs (physical, mental, and emotional) of patients.
• Provide initial social work assessment for adult/ geriatric Primary Care and/or Psychiatric patients.
• Participate in the completion of treatment, discharge planning, referrals and placements of patients as applicable.
• Provide coverage for chemically dependent patients as applicable.
• Provide psychotherapeutic intervention of a specialized nature to patients and or families having severe to complex psychosocial difficulties.
• Provide referrals for patients and families for individual, group, marital, family, financial or activity therapies.
• Provide mandatory reporting activities including Child Protective Services (CPS), Adult Protective Services (APS) and Elder Abuse.
• Provide crises intervention, supportive counseling and problem solving interventions as applicable.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team that meets to assess treatment needs, diagnosis and/or develop treatment strategies and goals.
• Review progress of treatment(s) and provide appropriate feedback to a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Function as a primary liaison between families/friends of assigned patients, and between HNFS and the VAMC.
• Serve as a community liaison with VA and Community Mental Health Centers and other appropriate agencies.
• Serve as a resource person to other CBOC staff members regarding other community services and programs.
• Provide Group Therapy in accordance with state licensure and regulations.
• Maintain universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Provide smooth and timely flow of patients in accordance with the VA access standards and triage protocol.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assist during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures as applicable.
• Document all pertinent patient information in their medical records and VISTA to demonstrate quality care delivery and promote continuity of care.
• Maintain the VISTA (Veteran Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture) clinic reminder tracking system current for each enrolled patient.
• Assist in scheduling patients for initial and follow up appointments in accordance to the VA access standards and the patient's medical/psychosocial/psychiatric necessity.
• Maintain patient informed regarding their plan of care.
• Provide health educational, materials and resources to patients and their families for informational purposes.
• Assist the Clinic Manager in ensuring all patient information on access/wait time documentation is complete and accurate.
• Assist the Clinic Manager in ensuring all patient information on electronic encounter documentation is complete and accurate.
• Participate in the ongoing Performance Improvement Program between Contractor, its Subcontractor(s), and the VAMC.
• Ensure that all required documentation and reports are completed in an accurate, timely fashion and complete fashion.
• Responsible to assist with the clinic's compliance of all Federal, state, local, JCAHO, OSHA, Veteran Affairs, Contractor VA Program and Subcontractor safety and operational regulations, directives and standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information and support patients' privacy, rights, and safety.
• Perform other work related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Master's degree of Social Work from a college or university accredited by the Council of Social Work education.
• Retain current license in the state in which the MSW/LCSW practices.
• Retain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional social service principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of crisis and family dynamics.
• Ability to assess patient condition, recognize adverse signs and symptoms, and react swiftly in emergency situations.
• Ability to set realistic, measurable education goals for patients, taking into consideration patient/family needs, level of understanding and available local resources.
• Ability to develop and provide individualized and group counseling, guidance, and problem‑solving assistance.
• Knowledge of the basic concepts of customer service technique related to age‑specific population.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.
• Ability to demonstrate proficient usage of medical terminology.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and basic computer maneuverability.

Required Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with mental health/psychiatric patients.
• Minimum of 2-3 years MSW/LCSW experience preferred.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match, and generous PTO policy.

EEO Statement

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.