Intermountain Health·Taylorsville, Georgia
Perform psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and community resources to ensure continuity of care and timely discharge.
The Clinical Mental Health Professional utilizes clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care appropriate care team, assess crisis situations to appropriately provide needed resources and or referrals for the patient, and to provide family and individual treatment as indicated. This position works collaboratively with patients, patient's significant other, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties. This position provides care appropriate to the established plan of care in the assigned patient population. To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer a $2500 sign on bonus to those that have 1+ year of experience. (External applicants only.) Job Specifics Application Requirements: We want to give every candidate the best possible consideration. Internal and external applicants must upload a current resume as part of their application. Please make sure your resume clearly reflects your employment history, and any relevant Licensures and/or certifications that support your qualifications. Pay Range Clinical: $35.60 - $54.93 Exempt Pay Range Certified: $32.34 - $49.94 Exempt Benefits Eligible: Yes FTE: Full time Shift: Monday - Friday, No evenings, No weekends, No holidays Click learn about additional Intermountain benefits Essential Functions Diagnoses and treats various mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, modifying care plan(s) to reflect changes in patient status Refers patients to other services to improve their well-being. These referrals may include community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, or other mental health providers. Works with the multi-disciplinary team to develop a discharge plan in order to provide further care, services, and referrals in order to ensure continuity of care. Organizes and prioritizes daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging patient needs in area(s) of responsibility. Performs behavioral health consultation for patients and caregivers. Conducts psychosocial assessments. Provides supportive, crisis bereavement and other behavioral health interventions as necessary. Educates, communicates, and coordinates with multiple patient care teams and outside agencies as necessary to ensure the patient receives quality care, a timely discharge, and to identify and resolve delays and issues. Credentialing through medical staff office and peer review requirements may apply if working in the behavioral health setting. May provide support and debriefing, in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program, for staff members following adverse events.
Master’s degree in social work or related field. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified. Current state licensure (as required by state) as CSW, LCSW, LMFT, CMHC/LPC/LCPC or LMFT. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer Skills, i.e., email, word processing.
Experience with patients, families, and treatment teams. Dual licensure with current state licensure as LAC Montana Only: Current state licensure as a MHPP. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Requires a Master's degree in social work or a related field from an accredited institution. Must hold current state licensure such as LCSW, LMFT, or LPC.
Market context
In Georgia, social worker openings often favor candidates with hospital-based experience, especially in discharge planning and care coordination. This role is competitive because employers are looking for an MSW, a valid social work license, and a strong background in navigating transitions from inpatient care to community services. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight your 2 years of hospital discharge planning experience and licensure status.
