Licensed Clinical Social Worker

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate shall not be a factor in employment for this position. Due to the nature of hospital services, it may become necessary to work extended hours.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist provides behavioral health services to Behavioral Health patients at Hunt Regional Medical Center. In collaboration with the behavioral health multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Clinical
Social Worker (LCSW) develops and provides psychiatric treatment, mental health diagnosis and implementation of therapeutic interventions. Responsibilities will include group therapy, completing intake and Psychosocial Assessments,
facilitating family and individual therapy, developing, implementing and reviewing treatment plans, case management and discharge planning.

POSITION SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports To:

Medical Director and Program Director of Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

Supervises:

None

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, granted by an accredited school/program of Social Work.

Minimum Work Experience

Minimum of two years relevant experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications

State License as professional Clinical Social Worker/Counselor

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

1. Strong critical thinking skills and exceptional ability to integrate knowledge.
   2. Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiating skills with all levels of internal and
   external customers.
   3. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, including positive relationship building, negotiation,
   conflict resolution, follow-through and follow-up.
   4. Organizational skills including project management, attention to detail and accuracy.
   5. Must demonstrate the ability to organize data into a meaningful format.

Preferred Qualification

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Location of work is in and around Outpatient Behavioral Health Program of the Hospital. Some hazard potential from physically acting out patients and health related communicable diseases, some assistance may be required in assisting patients in person hygiene. Travel to speaking engagements or other activities may be required.

Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner; must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another; must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinions.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips. Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly. Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. Perform
repetitive motions with wrists, hands and fingers.
Individual must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks and visually observe patients within the facility and in therapeutic activities. While worker may
possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as they work predominantly inside.

Must be able to set and maintain therapeutic distance with clients; maintain therapeutic boundaries during treatment and following discharge.

QUALITY BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Generally and in all job specific duties: Uses critical thinking skills to determine evidence based solutions. Systematically gathers and reviews pertinent information to prevent errors (PDCA -- Plan, Do, Check, Act). Pursues individual or team learning and growth opportunities to continually build skills. Understands and abides by all safety regulations.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Generally and in all job specific duties: Maintains patient confidentiality. Rounds regularly with patients, direct reports and/or customers. Uses telephone and elevator etiquette. Acts as an employee ambassador. Committed to know hospital service lines and shows pride in our organization. Uses AIDET when dealing with internal or external customers.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Generally and in all job specific duties: Takes responsibility for solving problems. Treats company resources responsibly. Performs work functions timely and accurately. Respects our environment; keeps public areas neat and clean and returns supplies to the appropriate areas.

PEOPLE BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Generally and in all job specific duties: Supports the team through good attendance. Maintains a professional appearance. Creates a positive team environment; flexible and supportive setting an example of cooperation. Uses meaningful communication; provides honest feedback that is valuable and not critical and discourages negative talk and gossip. Respect co-workers.

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

1. Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
2. Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
3. Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
4. Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program.
5. Complies with all HIPAA standards.
6. Assessment of patient's risk of self-harm and /or risk of harm to others.
7. Assessment of severity and acuity of symptomology.
8. Analyzes and interprets all relevant data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities.
9. Completes psychosocial assessments or update within 3 treatment days of admission.
10. Formulates with the client mutually agreed-upon, measurable treatment goals and objectives, within three (3) treatment days of admission and participates as a team member in the Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning Conference.
11. Implements, reviews and updates Treatment Plans with assigned patients.
12. Documents Case conference/team meetings for problematic cases.
13. Documents patients' group participation, individual and/or family therapy on day of .
14. Assesses patients and families for possibility of family therapy and refer out if needed.
15. Develops lectures and special focus topics for program enhancement as requested.
16. Assists in formulating Discharge Plan.
17. Provides therapeutic services to patients and their families and groups of patients.
18. Provide treatment, which includes individual psychotherapy sessions and family therapy sessions as
    outlined in the patient's individual treatment plan.
19. Completes patient charge sheets or billing daily.
20. Participates in, in-service training and team meetings.
21. Participates in maintaining patient safety standards. ie Fall prevention
22. Complies with and implements corporate, hospital and department policies and procedures.
23. Provides information to Referral Sources within confidentiality guidelines.
24. Performs a comprehensive mental health evaluation/intake as needed.
25. Orients new staff members to therapist role within Behavioral Health Program.
26. Serves on appropriate hospital committees as requested by Program Director.
27. Keeps Program Director informed of patient needs and community issues.
28. Pursues continuing age related competency per patient population.
29. Effectively utilizes knowledge of age appropriate developmental needs and abilities in the assessment, treatment and education of patients and families.