Clinical Social Worker

Benefits

At Bluestone, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners. Our offerings include: Starting salary of $60,000. Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate option. Wellness program including free preventative care Generous paid time off and holidays 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match Pet insurance Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program Support for continuing education and credential renewal Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care AGENCY SUMMARY: Bluestone is seeking dynamic healthcare professionals interested in bringing psychiatric care to a new level for children ages 6-17. Working in a brand new, 12 bed state-of-the-art facility, Bluestone staff will have a unique ability to direct patient care, employ best practices, and join a care network that promotes the best long-term outcomes for patients.

Position Summary

Bluestone Child & Psychiatric Hospital is hiring Social Workers to be a part of our new facility! As the Clinical Social Worker, you will be responsible for providing social service functions in a behavioral healthcare setting. You will provide assessments as well as treatments and case management to patients and families. You will also be a resource person to healthcare professionals concerning psycho-social problems, community resources. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Demonstrate good theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and appropriate treatment techniques for each type of therapy. Perform psychosocial assessments on all patients to determine social service needs, diagnosis and plan of care. Evaluate patient data, develops and implement a plan of care for the patient. Communicate with physicians regarding social service needs of the patient. Assist the physician to facilitate inpatient care. Participate in plan of care for each patient; work cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team; completes progress notes and discharge plans in a timely fashion. Provide individual patient and family therapy and crisis intervention. Provide care appropriate to condition for pediatric or adolescent population. Observe and communicate pertinent information regarding patient mental status and behavior, occurrences, and/or negative response to treatment or intervention to physician and/or appropriate health care team members. Engage in therapeutic relationships that focus on patient needs and provide a structured process for patients to reach objectives outlined in the plan of care. Maintain current knowledge of social, medical and psychiatric service available within the community; maintains supply of resource materials to be distributed to patients when needed. Is able to obtain other resources as needed. Communicate with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans. Collaborate with Utilization Review Coordinator and other members of the healthcare team to provide for psychosocial assistance. Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Qualifications

Valid Ohio social work or counseling license (LSW, LPC, MFT). Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.