Social Worker LMSW - Outpatient

Responsibilities

• Provides crisis intervention with an immediate safety action plan for patients with suicidal, homicidal, hallucinating, substance abuse, and interpersonal violence/abuse issues.
• Provides Social Work assessments that identify the underlying root cause of psychosocial and environmental symptoms.
• Creates a care plan and links patient with services to address the needs of the patient.
• Manages referrals regarding psychosocial needs and determines appropriate interventions and strategies to meet those needs.
• Facilitates behavioral change through the use of Clinical Interventions such as but not limited to; Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and Problem-Solving Therapy.
• Creates customized interventions for specialty populations.
• Completes diagnostic screening tools such as the PHQ screenings, Edinburgh, CAGE, and GAD 7.
• Diagnostics patients using the DSM V.
• Documents all services in accordance with clinical guidelines and policies.
• Facilitates behavioral change through the use of Clinical Interventions such as but not limited to; Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and Problem-Solving Therapy.

Requirements

• Required Degree: Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Required Certification/Licensure: NYS LMSW or NYS LCSW
• One (1) to three (3) years of social work experience in a health care or home care setting
• End renal stage disease experience (dialysis)
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Exceptional documentation and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: One (1) to three (3) years of pediatric and/or palliative care experience

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$62,500.00 - $78,250.00

Schedule

Full Time