LMSW/LCSW/LMHC

LE001 Richmond Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond University Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician for the inpatient behavioral health unit. The role involves psychosocial assessment, developing and implementing care plans, and delivering therapeutic and supportive services to promote patient outcomes.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses and other staff, provide discharge planning, crisis intervention, and patient/family education, and document treatment plans and progress notes in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• NYS License/Registration as social worker or mental health counselor required.
• Experience in hospital or community health setting preferred.
• Strong case management, discharge planning and crisis intervention knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients, families or others to identify needs and interventions.
• Develop and integrate individualized care plans into the overall treatment plan.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and staff to ensure coordinated care.
• Provide case management including discharge planning and care coordination.
• Deliver crisis intervention, advocacy and patient/family education.
• Facilitate individual, family and group interventions as appropriate.
• Complete documentation including treatment plans and progress notes in a timely manner.
• Work independently to complete tasks, especially on weekends.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication & documentation

Behavioral health knowledge

Substance abuse comorbidity experience

Case management & discharge planning

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Day Shift - 7.5 Hours (United States of America)

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Clinician provides comprehensive clinical services to patients and their families within the inpatient behavioral health setting. This role is responsible for assessing patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, and delivering therapeutic and supportive services to promote optimal patient outcomes. The Behavioral Health Clinician collaborates closely with interdisciplinary team members and contributes valuable insight to patient care and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients, families, and/or significant others to identify needs and determine appropriate clinical interventions across the lifespan Provides appropriate clinical services that are person centered and trauma informed and in accordance with departmental and organizational standards Develop and integrate individualized care plans into the overall patient treatment plan Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care Provide comprehensive case management services, including discharge planning and care coordination Deliver clinical interventions such as crisis intervention, advocacy, and patient/family education Facilitate individual, family, and group interventions as appropriate to support patient recovery and well-being Completes documentation including person centered treatment plans, progress notes, assessments, screening tools and results in a timely manner. Work independently to complete tasks, especially on weekends

Qualifications, Competencies & Experience Requirement

Master's degree required. NYS License/Registration as a social worker or mental health counselor required (LMSW/LCSW/LMHC). Experience treating concurring substance abuse and mental illness required. Prior experience in a hospital or community health agency is preferred. Strong knowledge of case management, discharge planning, and crisis intervention Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team Knowledge of behavioral health and psychiatric patient populations across the lifespan Effective communication and documentation skills Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize in a fast-paced clinical environment

Scheduled Weekly Hours - 37.5

Bargaining Unit - 1199

Salary Range

Salary Range: $41.694/hr. - $50.88/hr. (Commensurate with Experience)

Shift - Tuesday to Saturday - 9.00am - 5.00pm Employment

Employment Non-Discrimination

Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Our Mission

We the staff of Human Resources are proud to share a long-standing tradition of excellence at Richmond University Medical Center. We uphold the mission by providing premier quality patient care through a full spectrum of emergent, acute, primary, behavioral health and educational services, and value the pride and integrity that motivate us to always be more, and always be better. We are committed to our mission and values because WE CARE! We are Welcoming, Energized, Compassionate, Advocates, Respectful and Excellent in our interaction with our patients, families, visitors and co-workers. WE CARE W We are welcoming and gracious toward each other, and toward all who come to receive our services. E Personnel are energized for quality, creativity, commitment and teamwork. C Compassion is the way we share deep concern and care toward each person. A Advocacy is our activity that promotes the rights and responsibilities of patients, families, and staff, in the hospital setting and in the community. R We show respect by recognizing the basic dignity of every person in all our interactions and in the formulation of policies and procedures. E Excellence is our way of demonstrating that we can always be more and always be better.