Social Worker; Lcsw​/Licsw) Per Diem

Responsibilities

SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW/LICSW) Locked psych unit for adults Per Diem

Reporting to the Social Service Supervisor, this position provides education and psycho education to patients and their families or significant others to assist them in coping with psychosocial problems related to acute and chronic mental illness and treatment regimens in order to maximize the patients re‑integration into the home and community settings. Responsibilities also include staff development/training, leading process groups, utilization review, quality management and bio‑psychosocial assessments.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

Excellent communication skills required. Knowledge of patient rights, guardianship, conservatorship status.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in the field of mental health.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field required. Assaultive Behavior Management training certificate required within 90 days of hire.

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS

LCSW license required.

Current BLS (CPR) Certificate required from the American Heart Association.

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