Behavioral Health Family Support Clinician, LCSW- Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Affirms psychosocial and psychiatric needs through clinical assessment, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, case consultation with the health care team and collaboration with other professionals in the community.
• Serves the medical and behavioral health teams in the hospital, evaluating patients and families for psychiatric or substance abuse care needs.
• Ensures access, provides assessment and/or direct care, coordinates resources and partners with receiving programs and clinicians.
• Focuses on providing appropriate service in the most cost-effective formula to meet patient, provider, payor and health care organization’s goals.

Qualifications

• Master's in social work required.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience serving the needs of children and families.
• LCSW required.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the medical conditions and health care experience of specific patient populations preferred.
• Twelve step and self-help programs knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of child protection issues, age-related differences and needs of patients in specific populations from neonate through young adult, legal and ethical issues related to patient rights, and addiction and recovery process.
• Strong group counseling and individual assessment skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, strong time management skills, and strong self-care skills to cope with the stressors of this high intensity and unpredictable work environment.

About the Role

This position reports to the Manager of Child & Family Support Services.