
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW)
- Clarksville, AR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- At all times, conducts oneself ethically in accordance with all relevant standards and regulations
- Maintains Knowledge of, and demonstrates respect for patient rights
- Works sufficient hours to ensure effective performance. Coordinates work hours with supervisor
- Designs and Implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data
- Appropriately participates in referral development processes and activities as directed/requested
- Actively involved in assessing patient progress and communicating results and trends to supervisor and treatment team
- As directed, conducts individual psychotherapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques
- As directed, conducts family therapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displaying sufficient theoretical knowledge of family therapy principles/psychopathology and effective treatment techniques
- As directed, conducts group therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques
- As directed, conducts activity therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of activity therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques.
- As directed, conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills in presenting material
- Provides group and individual therapies on weekends as directed by supervisor
- Conducts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs
- Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed.
- Provides appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment
- Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with patient family, nursing staff and attending physician. Displays thorough knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources, and makes effective contact with disposition sources
- Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures
- Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams
- Submits timely and accurate CQI+ outcome data on a weekly basis
- Actively involved in measuring patient performance; communicates results and trends to supervisor
- Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
- Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
- Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process
- Actively participates in department processes as requested
- Ensures facility is safe and reports deficiencies to the Program Director
- Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered
- Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications
- Assists with ambulating and lifting patients as needed
- Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, hospital and company competencies and training expectations
- Participates as an active member of the Referral Development Team
- Other duties as assigned
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Long and Short-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Career development opportunities within the company
- Tuition Assistance
- Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!
Qualifications
- A master’s degree or above from an accredited college with a major in Social Work (MSW) or similar field
- Must have a valid state license in Social Work as required by the state in which the Social Worker will be providing services (must be LCSW or state equivalent)
- Preferred, minimum two years of experience in a similar position and/or industry
- Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols
- Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
- Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure