LCSW / LPC / LMSW

Job Description

Salary:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)/ Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) is a part of the patient care team whose primary purpose is to work in conjunction with the health services within the health center in order to provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning of behavioral health to children, adolescents, adults, and families in order to improve psychosocial functioning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in the development of a system to assess and intervene with high-risk patients

Develops overall resource requirements to meet identified needs

Develops and implements policies, procedures and guidelines

Utilizes current research findings to support clinical social work services best practices on an ongoing basis

Participates in the delivery of care as scheduled

Performs and documents patients screenings, psychosocial assessments, progress and referral information

Assists in the process of advocacy for patients access to resources through community programs and coaching to the patients, when appropriate

Communicates treatment plan to patients, families and appropriate staff

Collaborates and coordinates with the caregiver, medical provider, service assessment, case management, home health care and all other disciplines necessary to provide the best care to patients

Provides group and individual counseling to patients on related psychosocial issues

Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.

Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.

Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.

Works collaboratively and support efforts of team members

Will not allow any organizational practice, activity, decision or circumstance which is unlawful, negligent, contrary to the mission, vision or policies of the Mid-Delta Health Systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have the ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Requires professionalism and ability to deal effectively with patients, families, caregivers and a variety of internal and external resources

Masters Degree (MSW) in social work from an accredited institution required

Clinical Social Worker licensed by the State of Arkansas

Minimum of three years of experiences in a healthcare setting required

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

SALARY POSITION:

The salary for this position is negotiated between the individual and the Chief Executive Officer within the guidelines of the approved MDHS salary plan.

STATUS:

This is a FLSA Exempt position.

This is an OSHA low risk position.

This is an ADA negotiable position.

This is a safety sensitive position.

Mid-Delta follows state and federal vaccine recommendations.