Licensed Master Social Worker - Inpatient Adult Psychiatry

Building Name: CVPH - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital Location Address: 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh New York Regular Department: CVPH - Adult Psych Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible) Standard Hours: 0 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 0 Shift: Day Primary Shift: Variable - Variable Weekend Needs: As Scheduled Salary Range: Min $39.26 Mid $48.68 Max $58.10 Recruiter: Abigail Keegan Job Description: The Licensed Master Social Worker - Psychiatric Social Worker will be primarily responsible for providing psychosocial assessment and support to inpatients on the Psychiatry Units contributing to treatment planning. This individual will work in conjunction with psychiatry and the nursing staff in the therapeutic milieu. They will further assist in supervising students and in-servicing staff as required by unit needs. This individual will also be responsible for overseeing the discharge planning activities of the staff and will review the appropriateness of the discharge plan for all patients on the Psychiatry Unit. They will participate in program planning and staff development as well as function as the community liaison for agencies referrals. They will be required to float to between the Adult Psychiatry Unit, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit, and Behavioral Decision Unit during times of low census. Education/Skills Required: 1. Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work. 2. Must have current New York State license to practice as LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker). 3. One year experience in a hospital or related health/mental health unit as a Psychiatric Social Worker. 4. Behavioral Health experience preferred. 5. Provides documentation within the first 30 days of employment indicating no record of Child Abuse, Neglect and/or Maltreatment through the New York State Central Register. As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided. This is a bargaining union position. Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital boasts 300 inpatient beds, inpatient acute rooms that are all private, and a Skilled Nursing Facility. The main hospital sits on a plush 45-acre campus complete with ponds and walking paths. We’re proud to offer a full-spectrum of health care services to our rural communities in Northern New York to keep care as close to home as possible. The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years. In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating and sailing to biking, kite surfing, fishing, golfing and more. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburg and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region’s rich history.

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