SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW/LICSW)

Thousand Branches Wellness; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision plan

401(K) with company match and stock

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Social Worker (LCSW) for the Behavioral Health Program at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Enid, OK. The role focuses on direct psychotherapy, assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning within a 15-bed unit.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, lead social services activities, and help develop community-based programs to support patients and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Valid State License in Social Work (LCSW) required.
• 5–8 years of related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements program plans for patient care during treatment and release from the program.
• Establishes strategic social services program goals by gathering business, financial, service and operations information.
• Defines the philosophy, goals and objectives of social services processes and procedures under hospital administration direction.
• Works with staff to ensure value from Horizon services.
• Responsible for managing social services provided to patients and their families.
• Leads in partnership with Program Director and community providers to promote unit behavioral health programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent judgment

Presentation skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

State License in Social Work (LCSW)

Job description

Responsibilities

Social Worker (LCSW) - Behavioral Health – Enid, OK

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Social Worker (LCSW) for the Behavioral Health Program at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Enid, OK. This unit is a 15 bed mental health program In addition to providing direct high quality psychotherapy services to patients in assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning, the Lead Social Worker also develops and implements programs to meet the social and emotional needs of the patients. The Lead Social Worker effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements program plans for patient care during treatment and release from the program
• Establishes strategic social services program goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service and operations information
• Defines the philosophy, goals and objectives of social services processes and procedures under the direction of hospital administration, Horizon’s clinical and operations staff, and in conjunction with the Medical Director
• Works with divisional and national support staff to ensure that the client hospital realizes maximum value from Horizon services
• Responsible for managing social services provided to patients and their families
• Works in partnership with the Program Director, community-based providers, Horizon leadership, client hospital administrative staff and clinical staff to develop and implement programs that promote Unit behavioral health programs within the area/community
• Plans and evaluates department social service activities, communicating the plans to program stakeholders
• If applicable, provides leadership to subordinate social workers and therapists
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

Who we are & where you can make a difference:

Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company.Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs.

About Universal Health Services:

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required
• Valid State License in Social Work (LCSW) required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required
• LCSW/LMHP preferred but not required.
• Valid Driver’s License and/or ability to commute to work required
• 5 – 8 years of related experience
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
• Maintains effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols
• Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis
• Knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility and violence of others appropriately
• Fosters sense of teamwork and collaboration within the department and Hospital
• Ability to make independent clinical judgments
• Ability to read, comprehend and write moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
• Thorough knowledge of the scope and activities of local and private health and welfare agencies and community organizations
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of social work administration.
• Thorough knowledge of the characteristics and social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances and developmental disability
• Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure
• Ability to instruct, direct, and evaluate employees
• Thorough knowledge of the various areas of social work, including group work, community organization, consultation, education, and research
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of management, including program planning, staffing, and budgeting
• If applicable, may serve as Director of Social Services for DPU
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• If applicable, may serve as IOP Administrator
• Ability to manage stress appropriately and channels concerns appropriately
• Thorough knowledge of mental hospital administration, particularly as related to the integration of social work programs with other programs

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.