Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor; PRN Job Baton Rouge area,Louisiana USA,Healthcare

Position: Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor (PRN)

POSITION SUMMARY

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A PRN POSITION. THE SCHEDULE IS NEGOTIABLE. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AVAILABILITY FOR BATON ROUGE, DONALDSONVILLE AND / OR PLAQUEMINE SITES.

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is responsible for providing assistance, coordination and/or completion of all patients' necessary paperwork as it relates to assessments and treatments, individual, group and family therapy, psychiatric care, referrals, primary care and school-based services. This position also gives due consideration to high-risk abuse issues, neglect, domestic violence and/or exposure to community violence.

REQUIREMENTS

LCSW or LPC must be a graduate of an approved and accredited school with a Master’s Degree in Social Work.

Must possess an LCSW or LPC license. LPC must have extensive clinical experience.

The LCSW or LPC must possess a high level of ethics in managing patient confidentiality and advocacy with three to five years of post-master's experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults.

Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently as well as schedule and produce work in a timely manner.

Experience and ability to effectively utilize personal computers, various hardware and software packages.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Knowledge and understanding of Employee Handbook.

Consults with Psychiatrist, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Executive Officer or designee before decisions are made on questions of interpretation.

Provide knowledge and supporting documentation to supervisor for the development, implementing, and evaluating center's annual health care plan.

Provide tracking and maintenance of an effective system of referral lists for obtaining referrals, additional support services, prior authorizations and other necessary information.

Prepare and present monthly reports to supervisor outlining the Center’s productivity and performance improvement adherence.

Provide an effective communication link between patients and providers.

Performs studies, analysis and documentation to determine impact for patient care:

Change in treatment or symptoms
Interventions and strategies in response to changes
Accuracy and appropriate documentations
Policy change positives or negatives.
Departmental efficiencies
Other areas, as requested by the Psychiatrist to assist in decision-making.
Acts as an advocate for the safety delivery of care and well-being of the client.

Initial assessments, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment follow-up, and education relevant to the client care.

Asset and consults with psychiatrist when there is information that will assist the providers with medication management.

Timely chart completion.

Meet or exceed organizational standards as it relates to teaching clients and/or families about diagnoses.

Attend required organizational meetings and participation on internal committees. Conduct in-service training as required or requested.

Utilizes technology to create a more efficient and effective way of doing business.

Actively participates in outside association activities.

Maintain confidentiality of workplace information according to the policies and procedures of organization.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or the Chief Medical Officer.

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