Psychiatric Social Worker

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, VA is seeking a Psychiatric Social Worker-LCSW to provide diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic services for patients with social and mental health concerns. You will perform biopsychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and offer individual, group, and family therapy to support safe discharge planning.

Requires a CSWE-accredited MSW, Virginia LCSW, and a minimum of five years in psychiatric social work.

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia.
• Minimum five years of psychiatric social work experience.
• Experience leading or supervising others preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical biopsychosocial assessments and develop interdisciplinary care plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy as appropriate.
• Address housing, financial, and social issues impacting care and discharge.
• Collaborate daily with the interdisciplinary team and community agencies.
• Lead a team of unlicensed clinical social workers when assigned.

Skills

Clinical social work

Case management

Discharge planning

Family therapy

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

## Psychiatric Social WorkerApply: Richmond, VA: Full time: Posted Today: R46923The Psych Social Worker-LCSW provides direct diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic treatment services where a patient’s functioning has been affected by social issues and mental health disorders. This job conducts clinical biopsychosocial assessments, create therapeutic treatment plans, and provide support, education, therapy, and safe discharge planning for all patients within the assigned department. This job also requires family meetings, family therapy, family education, and family input (as appropriate) in treatment and discharge plans. The Psych Social Worker-LCSW provides therapeutic intervention for various mental health disorders, including, but not limited to, Cognitive Disorders, Substance-Related Disorders, Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, and Personality Disorders. This position works closely and have daily interaction with attending psychiatrist, resident psychiatrist, nurse practitioner and nurse.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Virginia required. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current LCSW license required. Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of five (5) years of psychiatric social work experience. Experience PREFERRED: Previous work experience providing case management and discharge planning in an acute psychiatric care setting or psychiatric outpatient. Previous work experience providing individual, group, and/or family therapy in an acute psychiatric care setting or psychiatric outpatient facility. One (1) year in a lead role. Education/training REQUIRED: Masters of Social Work Degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program. Education/training PREFERRED: N/A Independent action(s) required: Conducting clinical biopsychosocial assessments to include mental health symptoms, substance use issues, housing concerns, financial and employment problems, abuse and domestic violence history, religious faith or spirituality, military status, medical issues, and any other psychiatric, social, or health issues. Providing proactive development, implementation, and ongoing revision of an interdisciplinary plan of care for patients, specifically addressing the patients’ social issues and psychiatric reasons for admission such as suicidality, homicidally, psychotic disorder symptoms, and mood disorder symptoms. Providing individual, group, and family therapy, in order to appropriately assess, diagnose, and treat patients affected by social issues and mental health disorders. Implementing appropriate therapeutic interventions to assess, diagnose, treat, and provide resources for mental illness, substance use, housing concerns, trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse/neglect, guardianship and other complex psychiatric, social, or medical issues. Collaborating daily with patients, their families, the interdisciplinary team, and community agencies to facilitate a safe discharge plan. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Serves as a team lead for unlicensed clinical social workers who provide individual, group, or family supportive counseling. Additional position requirements:Depending on the unit assignment, may be required to work alternate schedules, weekends and/or holidays. Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance) Repetitive motion: Typing Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, changeCompensation Range$68,660.80 - $106,433.60Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.