Social Services Worker-MSW-BHU

Work Status Details : PRN | 8.00 Hours Every Two Weeks Exempt from Overtime : Exempt Shift Details : as needed Department : Behavioral Health Unit | Reports To: Director-Behavioral Health The mission of Faith Health is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care.

Under limited supervision, independently provides treatment, assessment, education, counseling or equivalent activities within his/her age specific competencies to individuals and groups with mental health or addiction problems. Maintains appropriate documentation, will track completion of documented interventions/outcomes, and performs other related work as required. Excellent organizational skills are mandatory.

Delivers services while demonstrating Faith Health Mission, Vision and Values. The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.

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1. Demonstrates ability to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meet needs of age/diversity of population served for the following age groups: ☐ Neonate (birth – 28 days) ☐ Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) ☐ Pediatric/Child (1 year – 12 years) ☐ Adolescent (12 years – 18 years) ☒ Adult (18 years – 65 years) ☒ Geriatric (over 65 years) Incorporates cultural considerations in the provisions of care. Knowledge of growth and developmental stages.

Considers life changes/effects on health beliefs and behaviors. Provides necessary safety measures. Provides information and involves family/caregiver in decision making. 2.

Performs all responsibilities/duties required by Faith Health Physician Services as defined in the scope of practice, to assure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed. This includes, but is not limited to, the age of the patient served. Provides treatment following a theory-based approach which uses counseling techniques to deal with thoughts, feelings, behaviors in the treatment of mental or emotional disorders and maladjustment's to relieve psychological distress, attain insight into the nature of the individual's disorder, and/or assist the person in decision making and acquiring new behavior within the scope of professional certification, established age specific competencies and according to departmental policies and procedures.

Documents essential actions taken in the treatment of addiction issues for the purposes of confirming and communicating treatment delivery data by recording information related, but not limited to, assessments, treatment plans, referral/placement, progress notes and discharge summaries. Maintains excellent oral and/or written communication with referral sources in order to provide continuity of patient care through information distribution regarding patient progress and program information.

Provides assessment of substance abuse disorders for the purpose of referral or consultation. Identifies methods/issues to improve the clinical outcome of services in order to enhance the quality of care by participation in formal and informal conferences, staff meetings, and committees. Contributes to professional and community education to aid in professional development and support Faith Health service values by conducting workshops, lectures, seminars, and in-services.

Continues professional growth within discipline and age specific content areas in order to improve clinical expertise by attending relevant educational activities. Works to accomplish treatment goals established for the client. Provides accurate and timely assessments as requested for referral or consultation purposes.

Trains co-workers, as directed, in specific task and job practices and procedures of a Mental Health Practitioner to improve performance levels and qualify them for licensure as a Mental Health Practitioner (applicable only for an LMHP). Maintains current knowledge in the professional field by participating n seminars, academic endeavors and continuing medical education offerings. 3. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by Faith Health Physician Services as defined in the scope of practice, to assure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed.

This includes, but is not limited to, the age of the patient served. Provide therapeutic services in a group or individual setting to patients on the Behavioral Health Unit with scope of practice and utilizing evidenced based therapeutic models of care. Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional or substance abuse problems.

Activities may include individual, group, crisis intervention and education. Maintains excellent oral and/or written communication with referral sources in order to provide continuity of patient care through information distribution regarding patient progress and program information. Complete documentation timely as well as complete documentation including comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and correspondence Provides consultation/collaboration with clinicians and treatment team regarding individual plans of care.

Provides assessment of substance abuse disorders for the purpose of referral or consultation. Conduct substance use evaluations as ordered and determined appropriate to be completed by the treating Psychiatrist and treatment team. 4. Assumes all other duties as necessary.

Maintain confidentiality/HIPPA per policy. Maintains current competency by attending unit and hospital based educational offerings either in person or online. Actively engages in unit activities and team meetings and attend required meetings Demonstrates dependability/flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department and hospital.

Promotes the profession of healthcare workers in the community. Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and the organization. Continuously displays a positive attitude within the department/clinic and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program.

Hours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, to include after-hours and weekends as necessary. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

. EDUCATION (Minimum Requirements for Position): Master’s Degree required.

Previous clinical experience preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current Mental Health Practitioner license or Provisional status required. Dually licensed as drug and alcohol counselor preferred.

Experience with CD evaluations preferred. Faith Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.