Social Worker

Job Overview

Come join our brand-new Behavioral Health facility! The Clinical Social Worker position is a pivotal member of the Inpatient Treatment Team. This position requires a dynamic individual with a strong background in inpatient care and compliance with PA healthcare regulations. This candidate will ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care while adhering to established protocols and standards. This role demands trauma-informed therapeutic skills, knowledge of surrounding resources, and excellent communication.

Experience

· Proven experience providing Social Work/Case Management skills in a healthcare setting.

· Strong knowledge of clinical and medical terminology.

· Experience with clinical documentation timelines and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to lead discussions and present information clearly.

· A commitment to providing compassionate trauma-informed patient care while maintaining operational efficiency.

· Master’s degree in social work required.

Inpatient Social Worker Duties and Responsibilities

· Conducts patient Biopsychosocial Assessments within 72 hours of admission to the inpatient unit to document patient history and identify preliminary issues for treatment.

· Works closely with the patient, patient’s family/significant others, and entire treatment team to develop a Master Treatment Plan with measurable goals within 72 hours of admission to the inpatient unit.

· Updates the patient treatment plan at least every 7 days and/or during Treatment Team.

· Collaborates with the patient and their family/significant others to develop a Resilience Action Plan within 72 hours of admission.

· Completes a Case Management Screening Assessment to identify immediate and long-term needs.

· Starts the Discharge Planning process at admission by working with the patient and their family/significant others to identify the patient’s aftercare needs, support preferences, and explore potential referrals.

· Attends twice a week Treatment Team meetings to provide a social work perspective to total case management of the patient by discussing clinical treatment progress, case management needs, and aftercare plans.

· Maintains contact with the patient’s family/significant others/outside supports at least 2x/week via telephone or in-person.

· Provides positive customer relations in dealing with patients, families, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and referral sources.

· Communicates with the physician to report patient progress, needs, concerns, and potential barriers to discharge.

· Provides daily Clinical Therapy Group for 1 hour Monday-Friday, including Psychoeducational, Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma-Informed, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Grounding, and Somatic Interventions.

· Provides short-term individual and family therapy, resource planning, and crisis prevention and intervention.

· Develops and maintains a thorough knowledge of referral resources throughout the service area.

· Maintains accurate and timely records, including Clinical Progress Notes, Collateral Contact Notes, Social Work Notes, Group Notes, etc.

· Provides back-up services for incoming assessment and referral calls as needed.

· Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality, ensuring the protection and privacy of health information as attained through written, electronic, or verbal disclosures.

· Acts as a trauma-informed leader during crisis situations.

· Provides trauma-informed training for new hire orientation and on-going for employees of Three Rivers Behavioral Health.

· Participates in planning and implementing quality improvement activities and plans.

· Helps other departments/programs and completes other duties as needed.

This position is ideal for candidates who are passionate about improving patient outcomes through clinical excellence.

Benefits:

· Dental Insurance

· Health Insurance

· Paid time-off

Work Location: In-person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person