Correctional LCSW Specialist

3 days ago


Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Amergis Full time

About the Role:

Amergis is seeking a skilled Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our team in a correctional facility in Pikeville, TN. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide input in the development of the plan of care for patients/clients requiring social work intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides necessary social work intervention
  • Counsels individuals and families in crisis and helps with issues such as poverty, loss, and illness
  • Assesses patient's psychosocial needs, plans for, evaluates, and modifies interventions to meet the established patient/client goals
  • Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient/client
  • Facilitates patient/client and family referrals to community agencies when appropriate
  • Provides financial counseling when necessary to achieve the treatment goals established by the multi-disciplinary team
  • May be required to respond to crisis situations, including domestic violence and child abuse
  • May be required to provide witness services and evidence in court cases
  • Visits schools to assess academic concerns
  • Works with government agencies to help clients apply for Medicare and Medicaid when appropriate
  • Arranges home visits to evaluate a patient/client's health, home environment, and family interaction/support
  • Assists patient/family/caregivers in planning for present and future psychosocial needs
  • Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes in patient status to physician and appropriate multi-disciplinary team members
  • Adheres to facility and Amergis policies and procedures at all times

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in Social Work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required
  • Active license as an LCSW in the state of practice required
  • Minimum of one year of social work experience preferred
  • Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
  • Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
  • Current CPR if applicable
  • TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray if applicable
  • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
  • Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
  • Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
  • Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
  • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
  • Computer proficiency required
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Awards and recognition programs

About Amergis:

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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