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