Clinical Social Worker - Geriatric Psychiatry - No Experience Required

Owensboro Medical Health System
US - Kentucky - Leitchfield
December 21, 2024
Medical

Job Summary

Applies specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, conditions, and addictions.

Job Responsibilities

Administers and interprets tests and measures of psychosocial functioning for the purpose of diagnosing mental, emotional, behavioral, addictive, and developmental disorders and disabilities.
Provides assistance to providers on monitoring of assessments and remission of depression as outlined by the quality measures.
Develops and implements appropriate assessment-based treatment plan(s). Consults with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies and patient's relatives to ensure compliance with patient's treatment plan.
Provides crisis-oriented psychotherapy as well as short-term and long-term psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic treatment.
Works in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure quality support of care and safety of transitions.
Supervises and/or trains other social workers, students, or interns as needed.
Provides timely and concise documentation in the medical record including the assessment, concerns, needs, and plan of care. Keeps plans up to date as patient progresses toward goals.
Assists patients/families with referrals to community agencies, provides education, and resource information.
Develops a safe and appropriate discharge plan to meet the needs of the patients.
Serves as a resource to the community to provide social services as needed.

Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in Social Work required upon hire
No experience required
CSW - Certified Social Worker in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND
LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Kentucky required within 36 months of employment in this position

Skills and Attributes

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands

Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Sitting: Occasionally
Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally
Climbing: Occasionally
Bending/Stooping: Frequently
Kneeling: Occasionally
Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
Reaching: Frequently
Talking: Frequently
Hearing: Frequently
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
Running: Rarely
Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

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