Responsibilities:
LMSW- Inpatient Behavioral Health
Horizon Health, the national leader in the management of inpatient psychiatric programs, together with Baptist Memorial Hospital in Boonville, MS, seeks a Social Worker for our inpatient, Psychiatry Program. This position is responsible for providing direct high quality psychotherapy services to patients in assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning. The Social Worker assists patients and their families in understanding and adjusting to diagnoses and potential treatments. Social Workers can also help identify resources during treatment and after discharge. The Social Worker effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team
Responsibilities:
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Implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data
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Appropriately participates in referral development processes and activities as directed/requested
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Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with patient family, nursing staff and attending physician. Displays thorough knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources and makes effective contact with disposition sources
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Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams. Attend Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
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As directed, conducts individual, group and education psychotherapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques.
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Provides group and individual therapies on weekends as directed by supervisor
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Conducts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs
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Provides appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment
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Submits timely and accurate CQI+ outcome data on a weekly basis
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Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position
Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:
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Competitive Compensation
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Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
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401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
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Long and Short-term Disability
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Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
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Life Insurance
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Career development opportunities within the company
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Tuition Assistance
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Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!
Who we are & where you can make a difference:
Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs.
For more information about the position, contact Courtney Eble, Healthcare recruiter, at [email protected]
Qualifications:
Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience
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LSW licensure required
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Minimum three years of experience in a similar position and/or industry
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required
Proficient in software applications
Language Skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
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Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
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Ability to write detailed correspondence
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Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, Program leadership, employees, clients, providers, vendors, etc.
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