Social Worker Masters Level NBH - Intake
Company: Wellpath
Location: Boynton Beach
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Why Wellpath:Here at NeuroBehavioral Hospitals, everything that
we do is about taking care of people - our patients, our staff and
our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing
hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical
environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an
autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education,
training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is
meant to be and strives to "Always Do The Right Thing!"About this
role:The Social Worker Master's Level NBH independently assesses,
diagnoses, and treats patients from a clinical and psychosocial
perspective and provides group and family therapeutic
interventions, and makes professional judgments of clinical and
psychosocial needs. Advocates for patients with Local Mental Health
Authority (LMHA) and other community stakeholders. Functions
independently to coordinate all aspects of discharge and educates
self as to relevant legal issues related to patient care. Keeps
current with developments in clinical approaches, negotiates
effective communication between the recovery team and families,
guardians, and community providers.What you bring to the
table:EducationMaster's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health
Counseling is required.ExperienceMust have knowledge of the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and
community resources.Two (2) years of experience with the severe and
persistent mentally ill is preferred.Licenses/CertificationsCurrent
State Licensure (LPC/LPCI/LMHC/CMSW/LCSW/LMFT) preferred.Must be
able to obtain and maintain CPR and CPI certification.What you will
do:KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides individualized care and
treatment that is consistent with age and life span developmental
needs of each patient.Develops bio-psychosocial summaries,
develops, and implements interventions for barriers to discharge,
coordinates all discharge planning and related
documentation.Advocates and negotiates with internal and external
statewide systems on behalf of patients consistent with
professional conduct and standards.Independently provides all care
activities and appropriately seeks direction for unusual
situations.Provides crisis intervention and assists families in
understanding the complexities of mental illness.Utilizes patient
contact as opportunities for empowering therapeutic
interventions.Consistently attends and represents clinical needs of
patients during community meetings and treatment team
meetings.Conducts professional assessment of family needs and
provides family therapy as clinically determined.Provides
counseling and facilitates therapeutic groups in accordance with
patient's treatment plan objectives and needs.Maintains medical
records in compliance with Performance Improvement, the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO),
the Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Medicare,
and Medicaid Services (CMS), and hospital policies.Updates all
discharge information and documents direct and collateral contacts
into medical record.Develops Discharge Plans in an accurate, timely
and thorough manner.Cooperates with colleagues to serve the
well-being of patients.Participates in and contributes to decisions
that affect patients' well-being.Determines when consultation with
colleagues is in patients' best interests and determines best
practices based on such consultation.Maintains professional and
effective relationships with staff members.Independently promotes
self-knowledge and professional growth by attending educational
offerings and achieving and maintaining state mental health
licensure.Participates in clinical supervision as needed.Maintains
a sense of urgency and persistence about client
service.Independently prioritizes assignments and workload on a
continual basis.Works to improve hospital service
delivery.Participates in the development, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of performance improvement
activities.Serves as practicum instructor for graduate or
undergraduate social work interns in practicum
setting.NeuroBehavioral Hospitals (Wellpath) is an
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability EmployerOur investment in
you:Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan optionsTime off &
leave benefits401KTuition ReimbursementParental benefitsPerks and
discountsAnd more available here
https://wellpathcareers.com/Compensation Range: $56,000 - $68,500 /
year
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