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Job Summary:
Responsibilities include: Psychosocial assessment, supportive counseling and care coordination with respect geriatric (65+) population. Experience in therapeutic groups preferred.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:
1) Comply with NASW code of Ethics and Standards (on file in the department).
2) Provides sound clinical interventions (individual, couple, family and group therapies) as indicated.
-Conducts thorough assessments.
-Provides appropriate clinical interventions.
-Involves patients and families in the treatment process as indicated.
-Provides comprehensive documentation of interventions.
-Communicates pertinent Clinical data to other providers as indicated.
3) Devises and implements treatment plans which include interventions to meet the psychosocial needs of the patient/family.
-Designs an appropriate treatment plan that meets the needs of the patient/family based on a thorough assessment of the patient/family and
in compliance with NASW standards.
4) Makes appropriate referrals within Psychiatry.
-Identifies specific patient needs and refers patient/family to appropriate available resources.
5) Collaborates with other clinical staff.
-Works cooperatively with all levels of personnel in the department.
-Consults with other clinical staff on case management issues.
6) Conduct thorough and accurate diagnostic assessments in compliance with NASW standards.
--Ensures that assessments are accurate and complete: identify psychosocial needs of the patient, include the patient's chief complaint
medical and psychiatric /substance abuse history, mental status medication history and social/vocational history
7) Participate in clinical training and administrative functions as needed
--Actively participate in departmental case conferences
--Present cases as requested.
--Assist with new clinician orientation.
--Participate in administrative functions as defined by the department administration.
8) Maintain confidentiality and manage patient information in strict conformance with clinic policy.
) Provide emergency psychiatric interventions for all clinical sites of care.
--Respond to requests for emergency evaluations in a timely way.
--Provide thorough assessments for emergency consultations.
--Make sound clinical decisions about disposition of cases. Appropriately use back-up system for consultation and to develop treatment
10)
plans.
Participate in Hospital and Departmental. Committees.
--Participate in Quality Assurance and or Utilization Review committees as assigned.
--Actively participate in child/adult treatment team meetings.
--Willingly participate in special projects as defined by the department administration.
11) Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
12) Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
13) Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
14) Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
15) Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
16) Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service
17)
standards.
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
18) Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
19) Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.
Experience:
Minimum of Master’s Degree in a Human Services field, four (4) year post-master’s experience.
Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience preferred. At least one year related experience.
Must be able to triage crises and coordinate with collateral agencies.
Experience with protective services, crisis intervention, chronic illness, substance use disorders and psychiatric illness.
Education:
A candidate will have successfully completed a Master's degree in Social Work
32 Hours/ On-site/ Danvers Treatment Center
Job Description:
Pay Range:
$66,560.00 USD - $86,095.20 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
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