What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker- Behavioral Health Dept position at HVHS Brand?
Department: Behavioral Health
Work Hours: Salaried 40 hr/ week position. 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. Rotating daylight and evening coverage with shift times of 7:30am-4:00pm or 11:00am- 7:30pm.
Provides psychosocial assessment and intervention, discharge planning, advocacy, consultation, education, community linkage, and supportive services for referred families and patients during their inpatient admission to the behavioral health unit.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in social work from an accredited school of social work or in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling or psychology. Knowledge/ability to assess and utilize community resources.
Minimum of 1 year supervised social work experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting working directly with individuals.
Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.
Preferred:
Masters degree from an accredited school of social work.
Current Pennsylvania licensure.