About the job Social Worker
Social Worker- Louisburg, NC
Seaux Recruit is looking for a Full Time Social Worker who is well versed in high quality patient care and treatment planning for one of our clients. In this role, you will support assessments, psychodiagnosis, psychotherapy, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning. This role will require participation in the unit community relations program and multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Arranges needs for internal and external services/interventions
Support discharge planning and processing
Identifies appropriate resources and support potential referrals as needed
Collaborate with healthcare team members to evaluate case management progress and compliance of patients treatment plan
Provides solution-focused interventions to patients with the goal of assisting in stabilizing
Provides information to hospital staff related to community resources and behavioral health processes.
Coordinates with outpatient Behavioral Health service providers to create continuity of care including securing outpatient appointments as necessary.
Completes behavioral health consultations with patients that present for medical services throughout the hospital system either in person or by use of telemedicine equipment.
Monitors compliance with standards of care for patients with behavioral health needs in the Emergency Department. This includes making recommendations related to maintaining a safe environment of care and level of observation needs of the patient.
Completes psychosocial evaluations on assigned patients in a timely fashion. Displays good interviewing, diagnostic, and report-writing skills. Provides ongoing education to patients and family as needed.
Other duties as requested within the scope of practice.
Requirements
Masters Degree in Social Work or Related Field
Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate OR within 12 months of hire.
Must complete Basic Life Support Certification upon 90 days of hire and Handle with Care Certification within 6 months of employment.
3+ years experience providing care in mental health and/or substance abuse field is preferred.
Experience working in an inpatient Behavioral Health Unit