Conduct comprehensive social service assessments and develop individualized treatment and aftercare plans for inpatient psychiatric patients. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide therapeutic interventions and ensure effective coordination of care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers. Strong preference is given to those with supervised experience in a behavioral health environment.
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Job description
Shift
Saturday/Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm
Department:
Missouri
University
Psychiatric
Center
Compensation: ·
Base
Pay
Range: $28.52 - $46.52 per hour/per year, based on experience ·
Shift
Differentials: Additional $1.75 per hour for Weekend shift
ABOUT THE JOB MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and driven social worker to join our dynamic team in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive, empathetic professional with a passion for helping patients achieve stability and long-term success.
You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, using your expertise to provide therapeutic interventions and create personalized care and aftercare plans.
We seek someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is committed to providing excellent patient care, and values building strong relationships with patients, families, and community partners.
If you are dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health challenges, we want to hear from you!
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives.
We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS · Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one · Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays · Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years · Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) · Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more · See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Retirement options
Paid leave
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Complete social service assessments of patients requiring inpatient psychiatric evaluations and care.
Contact family members and community providers; collect collateral information to contribute to a comprehensive assessment and development of care plan.
Apply advanced clinical knowledge and skills to provide therapeutic interventions (individual, family, and group therapies) in order to support patients in the stabilization of acute psychiatric symptoms and modulation of maladaptive behaviors that will allow them to meet their treatment goals/objectives and move quickly to the next step on continuum of care.
Provide family counseling and education.
Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team (physicians, nursing, and occupational therapy, recreation therapy) to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Review of the treatment plan is daily during the treatment team meetings.
Work with other departments to coordinate services.
Serve as a resource to ensure appropriate utilization of services.
Develop individualized aftercare plans for patients, which connect each patient with mental health and other community resources as needed.
Maintain documentation that meets all hospital and regulatory standards for care.
Maintain regular contact with patient’s families, community supports, and outpatient providers with the consent of the patient.
Gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Maintain knowledge and expertise in electronic software tools, Cerner, All Scripts/ECIN, etc.
Participate in appropriate hospital committee activities.
May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers board.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong preference will be given to candidates who received licensed supervision in a behavioral health environment. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
