Licensed Master Social Worker - CPEP - Evening Shift

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic seeks a licensed LMSW to provide crisis intervention and comprehensive social work services within a Psychiatric Emergency Program. The role includes triage, risk assessment, and linkage to ongoing care for patients and families in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities span intensive casework, discharge planning, and collaboration with physicians, social workers, and support staff. Evening schedule with weekend/holiday rotation supports diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• LMSW licensure through the State of New York.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and triage within the psychiatric emergency program.
• Deliver care and treatment modalities to outpatient and extended observation clients.
• Perform intensive casework, assessment, intervention, and referrals for patients/families.
• Collaborate with social work, psychiatry, and unit staff to coordinate care.
• Liaise with other services along the continuum of care and community supports.
• Cross-train with Mobile Crisis Outreach (MCO).

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Community resources knowledge

BLS/CPR certification

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LMSW licensure in New York

Job description

Employment Type & Shift

Full time. Shift: Evening Shift. Description: The schedule includes working a weekend and holiday rotation. INITIAL TRAINING WILL OCCUR DURING THE DAY Our Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program is a fast-paced crisis intervention program that provides a full range of observation and outpatient psychiatric services for all ages. We are a State designated Community Health Center.

What you will do

• Crisis intervention and triage patients to the appropriate setting: waiting areas – voluntary or involuntary, children/family or emergency department evaluations.
• Care for and provide treatment modalities to outpatient and extended observation clients.
• Responsible for providing intensive casework, assessment, intervention, and referral services to patients and/or their families.
• Emphasis is placed on providing for patient’s social needs, exercising initiative and independent judgement based upon professional knowledge, experience, and hospital policy.
• Collaborative team approach with social work, psychiatrists, clinical affiliates, and unit support staff.
• Liaison to other services along the continuum of care and community support services.
• Cross train with Mobile Crisis Outreach (MCO)

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure

• Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university, and passing exam offered by ASWB and licensure as Aa LMSW through State of New York.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Special Equipment, Skills or Other Requirements

• Have a good understanding of behavioral health crisis intervention.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patient, family, medical team, and other professions within hospital and in the community.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Current BLS/CPR certification

Work Environment and Hazards

Clinical setting. Exposure Class I

Physical Demands

Light work: May work long and irregular hours in an emotionally stressful environment.

Work Contact Group

All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervisory Structure

Supervised By: Supervisor or Coordinator Supervises: Students/Interns

Pay Range

$32.97 - $47.50 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

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