Provides direct clinical services to patient and client populations served by Baptist Behavioral Healthcare-Willowbrook in accordance with accepted clinical practice standards. Social Workers are subject to call back. Responsibilities Provides guidance and support to clients by assessing their personal needs to facilitate problem resolution.
Provides assistance in developing appropriate clinical programming and treatment regimens. Provides educational experiences for patients, families, community groups and collateral agencies as scheduled or requested. Provides individual group, family and marital counseling to patients and families by utilizing interpersonal skills, knowledge and counseling guidelines to enhance understandings, coping with, and adjustment to illness/condition and treatment/hospitalization.
Provides referral information to clients, employers, court systems or other agencies regarding community resources or appropriate treatment facilities by maintaining knowledge of availability. Participates in performance improvement activities by completing necessary activity and subsequent documentation to ensure quality is consistent with established standards. Performs related accountabilities as required or directed.
Specifications Experience Minimum Required Experience in psychology, counseling, social work, or relate field. Preferred/Desired Three years experience in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field. Experience in mental health education and public speaking.
Education Minimum Required Masters degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field. Eligible for licensed professional counselor or licensed master/clinical social worker. Preferred/Desired Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Master/Clinical Social Worker. Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Advanced communication, conflict management, organizational and planning skills. Basic computer literacy skills.
Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required Preferred/Desired LMSW;LPC;LCSW