Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality mental health services to individuals and families, utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques. This role requires a strong understanding of clinical counseling practices, case management, and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
Duties
- Responsible to provide clinical and consultation services in accordance with policies and procedures of the hospital and the standards of the American Psychological Association (APA).
- Ensure that services provided are in accordance with relevant ethical and professional standards of care
- Communicates pertinent findings to the treatment team.
- Provides group using professional treatment modalities.
- Provide individual therapy as needed per treatment team request.
- Conducts educational and other assigned groups for patients and/or family members.
- Attends all treatment teams for assigned residents.
- Attends weekly/monthly clinical supervision as assigned.
- Provides weekly clinical supervision as assigned if applicable.
- Coordinates multifamily/group/family education group.
- Participates in any quality improvement activities that involve psychology services
- Completes all program notes before the end of the business day.
- Maintains data regarding services rendered relevant to departmental statistical needs
- In consultation with Hospital Clinical Director and administrative supervisors, develop and implement goals and objectives for clinical services provided.
- Responds to crisis situations and manages patient behaviors in accordance with Hospital policy and procedure.
- Assists with the unit milieu to guide the development of acceptable habits and attitudes by consistently and fairly implementing the behavioral program, emphasizing good choices, and positive interactions.
- May assist in the development and refinement of facility policies and procedures to ensure that these not only meet recognized standards.
- Consistently follows the program schedule and implements all safety and security procedures.
- May assist in departmental staff selection and recruitment
- May assist in administrative and managerial responsibilities and duties; such would be under the direction of the Hospital Chief Executive Medical Director
- Flexible hours are expected and may include weekends and nights.
- Participates in training and development for purpose of professional growth and skill enhancement.
- Provide back-up services for incoming assessment and referral calls.
- Serve as a role model
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and is proficient in the use of computers including Microsoft Office applications.
- Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
- Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
- Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
- Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.