What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL WORKER position at Horizon Health?
Licensed Social Worker- Behavioral Health
Horizon Health has an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Social Worker on its behavioral health unit at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Mary's, Ohio. The Social Worker is responsible for providing direct high quality psychotherapy services to patients in assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning. The Social Worker assists patients and their families in understanding and adjusting to diagnoses and potential treatments. Social Workers can also help identify resources during treatment and after discharge. The Social Worker effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team.
Responsibilities:
- 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 under the guidance of a LCSW.
- Appropriately participates in referral development processes and activities as directed/requested
- 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
- Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams. Attend Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
- As directed, conducts individual, group and education psychotherapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques (under the guidance of a LCSW).
- Conducts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs
- Provides appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment
- Submits timely and accurate CQI outcome data on a weekly basis
- Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position
Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:
- 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!
About Universal Health Services:
For more information about the position, contact Courtney Eble, Healthcare recruiter, at courtney.eble@horizonhealth.com
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or similar field
- Must have a valid LSW license in state of OH
- Minimum one year of experience in a similar position and/or industry
- Previous experience in behavioral health
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