Telecrisis Social Worker PRN

imh; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Murray, Utah is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to perform psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, assess crises, and provide family and individual treatment with the care team.

This PRN, 12-hour night shift (7pm-7am) includes weekend nights; must hold an LCSW or LMFT license and a Master's in Social Work.

The role requires excellent communication, computer skills, and the ability to coordinate referrals, document thoroughly, and support discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Current State Licensure as LCSW or LMFT.
• Computer skills (email, word processing).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's medical and mental health history to identify treatment needs.
• Develop and monitor plans of care with the care team.
• Coordinate referrals to community services and providers.
• Document in medical records and ensure compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Description

The Clinical Social Worker utilizes clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care appropriate care team, assess crisis situations to appropriately provide needed resources and or referrals for the patient, and to provide family and individual treatment as indicated. This position works collaboratively with patients, patient's significant other, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties.

The CSW performs these duties under the direct supervision of an LCSW.

Job Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: No
• FTE: PRN
• Shift: 12/hr shifts, weekend nights (7pm-7am). Every other weekend (Friday, and Saturday graveyards). 24 hours a pay period
• REQUIRED: LCSW or CMHC

Job Essentials

• Assesses the patient's medical history, mental health history, and current presentation to understand the patient's needs from treatment.
• Organizes and prioritizes daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging patient needs in area(s) of responsibility.
• Diagnoses and treats various mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
• Performs social work consultation for patients and caregivers. Conducts psychosocial assessments. Provides supportive, crisis bereavement and other social work interventions as necessary.
• Develops a plan of care either individually or with input from the patient, patient family and significant others, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Modifies care plans to reflect changes in patient status.
• Refers patients to other services to improve their well-being. These referrals may include community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, or other mental health providers.
• Educates, communicates, and coordinates with multiple patient care teams and outside agencies as necessary to ensure the patient receives quality care, a timely discharge, and to identify and resolve delays and issues. Credentialing through medical staff office and peer review requirements may apply if working in the behavioral health setting.
• May provide support and debriefing, in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program, for staff members following adverse events.
• Acts as an advocate on behalf of patients and families, where appropriate, to ensure effective communication with multidisciplinary care team, outside agencies and other resources as necessary.
• Works with the multi-disciplinary team to develop a discharge plan in order to provide further care, services, and referrals in order to ensure continuity of care.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation in the medical record using knowledge of documentation standards for the department to facilitate communication with team members. Documentation is done in compliance with all clinical guidelines and billing/reimbursement standards.
• Complies with federal, state, local, and clinical program/facility standards.
• Acts within the scope of the Mental Health Practice Act.
• May identify patients at risk for potential avoidable delays, extended stay, readmission, financial or complex discharge needs. Coordinate with care providers and leaders to reach optimal solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Current State Licensure as LCSW or LMFT.
• Computer Skills, i.e., email, word processing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with patients, families, and treatment teams.

Location

Valley Center Tower

Work City

Murray

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$35.60 - $54.93

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.