Licensed Psych Social Worker - Intake - Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital - Per Diem - Variable Shift

Responsibilities

To assist patients and families with behavioral health and environmental resources to reach the maximum level of functioning during the current episode of care. This position is responsible for conducting behavioral health psychosocial assessments and clinical interventions, inclusive of individual, group, and family therapy. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, coordinates patient care and provides case management for assigned patients.

• Communication and teamwork: Maintains ongoing communication with multi-disciplinary team members regarding patient status and follow-up. Consults with team members in development of treatment plans. Attends treatment team and staff meetings inservices and case presentations as designated by unit/department/program. Arranges and facilitates patient care conferences for difficult/high-risk psychosocial cases to enhance resolution of identified issues. Identifies Bioethical dilemmas and initiates appropriate response. Testifies at Certification Review and Reise hearings regarding patient's current mental health status as appropriate. Consults, coordinates, and intervenes in crisis situations while assisting staff in de-escalating volatile situations and facilitating Code Green and critical incident debriefings. Develops interdisciplinary education to increase staff knowledge.
• Discharge and patient follow up: Utilizes appropriate community resources on behalf of patients and families