Location: False Pass
Job Description
Job Description
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:
The Philadelphia Model:
Addressing Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in Long-Term Care (LTC) will provide highly structured therapeutic residential behavioral healthcare and treatment for frail adults who are eligible for skilled nursing level of care who also have serious mental illness and who have reached maximum benefit from the mental health resources available elsewhere in the community or hospital. The program philosophy is to create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment where frail older adults with SMI that may include other complex behavioral health needs and/or prior criminal history – and need long-term skilled nursing services – can receive the care and services needed to address their holistic needs free of stigma.
A multi-disciplinary team will provide both long-term care and behavioral health services in this integrated program. All team members will adhere to the Be Well at MPAC philosophy of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and adhere to and exhibit the Be Well at MPAC values of Choice, Hope, Integrity, Respect and Professionalism.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Social Worker has the general responsibility for providing psychosocial and therapeutic support for residents. Is an active member of the inter-disciplinary treatment team and implements the Be Well at MPAC’s code of conduct, philosophy, standards, objectives, and the policies and procedures of the Social Services Department. This position will work in collaboration with the MPAC social work department.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Must be a master’s prepared, Social Worker with 3-5 years’ working experience in Long Term Care (LTC) mental health, preferably with the frail older adult with serious mental illness population. Current PA licensure in Social Work or related field (i.e., LCSW, LSW, LPC, LAC, LFMT) and knowledge of LTC regulations preferred. Previous experience working with an interdisciplinary health care team required.
Bilingual capabilities are a plus. The Social Worker will report to the Program Director and have clinical and treatment practices supervised and under the direction of the Program Psychiatrist.
All candidates must meet the requirements of the “Older Adults Protective Services Act, Act 169” to be considered”
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