Social Worker BHS LCSW

1 month ago


La Mirada, United States Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital Full time
If you are interested please apply online and send your resume to PBaker@mlkch.org

* HYBRID POSITION - 2 DAYS REMOTE PER WEEK

POSITION SUMMARY

The Social Worker - Behavioral Health LCSW (BH LCSW) is responsible for possessing a special body of knowledge that assists persons diagnosed with a mental health, and/or substance use disorder. Reporting to the Manager of Social Services & Street Medicine , and closely working with the Site Administrator and the behavioral health team - Psychologists & Psychiatrists, the BH LCSW is responsible for providing: mental health screenings, comprehensive mental health assessments, and psychotherpeutic services to MLK CMG and Street Medicine patients identified by the interdisciplinary teams as needing specialized clinical social work intervention. The role reflects appropriate knowledge of clinical social work and psychotherapy as defined by the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences, and is also responsible for meeting any and all other state requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, EMTALA, The Patient Bill of Rights, AB1203 and other Federal or State regulatory agency requirements. The BH LCSW partners with the medical staff, and utilizes evidence based interventions in caring for MLK CMG and Street Medicine patients. This position will be supporting the inpatient team to ensure high quality care, and assist in transitioning patients to an appropriate level of care once discharged (Intensive Outpatient Programs and Inpatient Rehabilitation). This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities. The Watson Model of Care is utilized throughout the delivery system of care services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Is responsible for screening, assessing, and providing clinical social work and psychotherapy services..
  • Has maintained an active LCSW for at least two years, and is able to provide clinical supervision in the State of California.
  • Is responsible for providing resources to patients and their families in order to support recovery efforts.
  • Provides crises intervention to patients and/or families with challenging psychosocial issues.
  • Is responsible for developing a plan of care that meets the needs of post discharge patients and referred patients.
  • Is reponisble for the timely reporting of suspected abuse (child, dependent or older adult) to the appropriate agency if identified in the course of treating the patient.
  • Prioritizes cases and responds to triage system appropriately.
  • Participates in the Integrative Behavioral Health and Street Medicine meetings, case conferences and trainings.
  • Documents all team, physician and patient/family communication and concerns pertaining to coordination of care and services in the EMR.
  • Timely handoff to social work colleagues in the community in the event that the patient requires routine versus specialized clinical social work services.
  • Adheres to departmental and hospital widepolicies and procedures.
  • Participates in the Quality and Performance Improvement Plan for the hospital, as it relates to the provision of clinical social work and psychotherapy services.
  • Considers the patient population served, age-specific criteria and the Watson Model of Care in all patient/family care and interaction.
  • Is responsible for seeing patient's for short term psychotherapy treatment in the outpatient setting as well as on the streets with the Street Medicine team.
  • Provide support for Cal-Aim programs, Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports.
  • Assist with Behavioral Health intakes and referral management.
  • Other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education
  • Master's degree in Social Work
  • LCSW required
B. Qualifications/Experience
  • Clinical Social work/Psychotherapy Experience Required (minimum 2 years) in an inpatient or outpatient behavioral health, hospital or substance use setting.
  • Completion of 15 hour Supervision Course to provide supervision to MSW staff.
  • Knowledge and understanding of evidence based clinical social work interventions (CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, specialized training in substance use disorders/recovery methods).
  • Knowledge of the classification of mental disorders contained in the current DSM V.
  • Ability to educate patients about signs, symptoms, harm reduction and treatment regarding mental illness/substance use disorder .
  • Knowledge of the relationship between behavioral health and physical/chronic health conditions.
  • Able to navigate the acute care setting and successfully connect with outside provider networks that will facilitate transitions of care for patients post discharge.
C. Special Skills/Knowledge
  • Bilingual language skills preferred (Spanish)
  • Basic computer skills
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS)


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