Social Worker Specialist - LBSW

Social Worker Specialist

• LBSW 3.7 3.7

  out of 5 stars Larned, KS 67550 $32 an hour
• Full-time ATHENA Consulting 76 reviews $32 an hour
• Full-time

OVERVIEW OF ATHENA

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients' Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees' Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers' needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently recruiting a Licensed Social Worker. This full-time position pays $32 an hour and is in Larned, Kansas. The mission of this role is to provide inpatient mental health care and treatment to adult clients in a secure environment, including individuals referred by the Department of Corrections and District Courts of Kansas. The position also supports coordination with community mental health providers to improve public mental health services and deliver high-quality support services to state agencies. The individual will participate in team-based care and provide quality, patient-centered services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Make collateral contacts with courts, CMHCs, KDADS, CDDOs, and other involved parties to gather and share information while maintaining confidentiality standards. Conduct initial patient contacts upon admission to assess and implement appropriate social services. Develop and implement community-based discharge plans in collaboration with internal teams and external agencies. Ensure patient rights are upheld at all times. Provide patient and family education related to social services, psychiatric conditions, treatment, and self-care. Explain legal status and processes to patients as appropriate. Provide supportive counseling to patients and family members. Complete psychosocial assessments in collaboration with the treatment team. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatment progress, family contacts, and discharge planning. Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to assess progress and identify treatment needs. Share critical information to support patient care and discharge planning. Provide court testimony as required. Research and apply best practices in psychosocial education. Attend team meetings, program meetings, and other assigned meetings. Participate in performance improvement initiatives. Safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA and applicable laws. Additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently; must be self-motivated. Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams. Ability to understand and adhere to required duties, methods, and procedures.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field, required. Licensure through the Kansas Behavioral Sciences and Regulatory Board at the LBSW level or higher, required. CPI certification required following hire. Two (2) years of experience providing mental health or counseling services, preferred. Two (2) years of experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 8:30 am

• 5:00 pm; evening and weekend hours may be required.

Travel may be required. Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics: You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future. You like to make your employer look good. You find solutions, where others only see problems. You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well. You are aware of the employer's needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole. You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission. The benefits of working for ATHENA include: Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better. Medical, dental and vision insurance. Health Savings Account Pet insurance. 401k with a generous employer match. ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee. Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children. Short

• and Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal. Sick leave varies
• be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party. ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. #

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Pay:

$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a bachelor's degree in social work or related field? Do you currently hold an active Kansas BSRB social work license (LBSW or higher)? This role requires CPI certification after hire. Are you willing and able to complete this requirement? Do you have experience providing mental health or counseling services? Do you have experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting?

Work Location:

In person