Clinical Social Worker MSW

Company: Beaumont Health
Location: Taylor
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY: To work collaboratively with members of an interdisciplinary team in order to assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. These interventions may include, but are not exclusive to: alternate site coordination, discharge planning, addressing all forms of identified abuse/neglect, adoption, substance use disorders, assisting with end of life decisions, providing appropriate referral resources, bereavement support, adjustment counseling, facilitating guardianships and behavioral health concerns (including psychiatric transfers). ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Conducts psychosocial assessments with patient and or family to assist with identified psychosocial needs or who may be identified to require an alternate site of care post discharge and executes a plan.
• Communicates with alternate sites of care and/or community agencies in an effective and timely manner, to best address the patient's needs.
• Completes and documents the assessment and plan in the electronic medical record, accurately reflecting the patient's current condition, situational factors, transition of care needs and psychosocial imperatives.
• Provides consultation and resources to members of the healthcare team.
• Responsible for maintaining relevant and current knowledge of community resources.
• Participates or assists in department or hospital committees, projects etc., as assigned/requested.
• Develops and maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertain to role Inpatient psychiatric duties: (when exists)
• Conducts daily group therapy sessions with eligible inpatients and Partial program patients and also may perform utilization review for this patient population
• Provides discharge planning and utilization approvals for post inpatient care. STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• Education / Training:

• Master's degree in social work
• Work Experience:
  • Experience in individual, family assessment, crisis intervention, grief and loss counseling, and discharge planning preferred
  • Certification, Licensure, Registration:
    • State of Michigan Social Work License. LMSW expected within 5 years of employment.
    • Other Qualifications:
      • Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development and dynamics of behavior for age related groups. Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and ability to adapt to technical demands of electronic communication. Ability to work independently but contribute positively to team performance. Ability to manage, prioritize multiple situations and tasks while remaining calm. Must demonstrate willingness to be flexible and cope with multiple job stressors. ADDENDUM TO ESSENTIAL DUTIES
      • Demonstrates knowledge and commitment to the mission, philosophy, and objectives of the Beaumont CHAC/Teen Ctrs/SWP/E3 sites and the. Community Benefit/Health Division.
      • In encounters with staff, patients, and their families, demonstrates Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence.
      • Provides ongoing, timely and regular clinical observation for: individual, group and family counseling
      • Conducts timely psycho-social assessments and other professional documentation.
      • When appropriate, works with school social workers, community probation officers and clinical staff to develop a plan of care for each client when appropriate.
      • Assists staff in making appropriate client referrals to community and professional resources within and outside of the Beaumont system.
      • Works in collaboration with schools, police, and other community agencies to develop and implement prevention and counseling programs.
      • Provides clinical and professional consultation regarding teen center patients to other teen center staff
      • Demonstrates knowledge of policy and procedures and regulatory compliance to optimize client care and safety.
      • Supports performance improvement initiatives based on client satisfaction and quality
      • Demonstrates respect and maintains client's dignity and confidentiality.
      • Participates in recruiting, orienting, and mentoring new staff.
      • Maintains professional affiliations and memberships
      • Demonstrates responsibility for own professional growth and development
      • Uses EPIC for patient documentation
      • Provides mental health training to teen center and school staff
      • Provides mental health evidenced based curriculum to students
      • Assists team members with grant reports ADDENDUM TO QUALIFICATIONS Work Experience:
        • Must have a good knowledge of the principles and practices of social work. Will be expected to utilize a variety of highly developed skills in individual and/or group methods.
          • 2 years of social work experience working with youth and/or adolescents
          • Must possess the interpersonal skills necessary to provide counseling to patients with mental illness.
          • Prior experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Crisis Intervention
          • Expertise in clinical social work, knowledge of state and federal regulations in the field of social work, working knowledge of community and professional resources and referral strategies. Strong communication skills with the ability to provide counseling services.

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