Social Worker

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in behavioral health, mental health counseling, and patient-centered care, with experience working with diverse populations including children, individuals with developmental disabilities, and geriatric patients. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing comprehensive psychosocial support, clinical assessments, and case management services across various settings such as hospitals, community clinics, and home environments. The successful applicant will demonstrate expertise in therapeutic interventions, crisis management, and medical documentation while adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining high standards of patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations to determine individual needs and develop personalized care plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling utilizing evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, applied behavior analysis, and Christian counseling when appropriate.
• Implement psychotherapy techniques including motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care for PTSD patients, addiction counseling, and Alzheimer's care to support recovery and well-being.
• Coordinate with medical teams to ensure integrated patient care through accurate documentation in electronic medical records (EMR systems), adherence to HIPAA standards, and precise medical terminology usage.
• Manage crisis intervention situations effectively by providing immediate support and developing safety plans for at-risk individuals.
• Facilitate case management activities such as patient assessment, service planning, resource linkage, and follow-up to promote optimal health outcomes.
• Engage in community outreach programs to educate families and caregivers on special education needs, working with people with autism or disabilities, and geriatrics care including Alzheimer’s disease management.
• Collect data for clinical research projects related to behavioral health or social work interventions while ensuring compliance with research protocols.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hospital or community settings to deliver comprehensive behavioral health services tailored to pediatric through geriatric populations.
• Maintain detailed medical records in accordance with legal standards such as ICD-9/10 coding for diagnoses and CPT coding for procedures; ensure accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment plans.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of psychotherapy modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, applied behavior analysis, and crisis management strategies.
• Proficiency in motivational interviewing techniques for behavior change facilitation.
• Experience working with children and adolescents in clinical or educational settings; familiarity with special education protocols is advantageous.
• Strong background in home & community care environments along with hospital experience involving patient care coordination.
• Ability to utilize EMR systems efficiently for documentation, data collection, and reporting purposes while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
• Knowledge of medical terminology related to mental health conditions such as PTSD, addiction disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Alzheimer’s disease, Geriatrics issues, ICD coding systems (ICD-9/10), and CPT coding.
• Skills in diagnostic evaluation of mental health disorders using standardized tools; experience conducting intake assessments is essential.
• Capable of providing culturally sensitive social work services that respect diverse backgrounds within a respectful framework aligned with Christian counseling principles if applicable.
• Familiarity with psychopharmacology basics relevant to behavioral health treatments; ability to collaborate effectively with prescribing clinicians is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage crisis situations swiftly while maintaining professionalism under pressure; excellent communication skills are vital for effective collaboration within healthcare teams. Join us in delivering impactful social work services that empower individuals towards healthier lives through compassionate care and expert intervention!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $27