LEAD SOCIAL WORKER

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.

• 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
• Appropriately participates in referral development processes and activities as directed/requested
• 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
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams. Attend Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
• 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. Provides group and individual therapies on weekends as directed by supervisor
• Conducts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs
• Provides appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment
• SUBMIT TIMELY AND ACCURATE CQI+ OUTCOME DATA ON A WEEKLY BASIS
• PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED/REQUIRED BY THIS POSITION

Benefits

Benefit Highlights For Full-time Positions:
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Long and Short-term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
Life Insurance
Career development opportunities within the company
Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

Qualifications

Education, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience
LSW licensure required
Minimum three years of experience in a similar position and/or industry
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
Proficient in software applications
Language Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
Ability to write detailed correspondence
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.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.