When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you鈥檙e making a difference in people鈥檚 lives.
Job Type:
RegularScheduled Hours:
40Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)Job Description:
This position encompasses the following duties:
-Advocate for patient needs by conducting ongoing psychosocial needs assessments and communicating these needs to the treatment team
路 Plan and implement appropriate inpatient disposition in collaboration with the treatment team
路 Effectively identify patient, family, institutional and community barriers to discharge or transitions in treatment. Coordinate referrals and facilitate transitions in treatment while addressing the barriers identified
路 Coordinate the development and formulation of psychosocial and case management needs assessments through available resources in the community
路 Facilitate and/or provide direct clinical therapeutic interventions to prevent relapse and ensure continuity of care based on physician care plans
路 Provide information/education to patients and their families/significant others regarding illness, recovery and treatment options
路 Work collaboratively and professionally with the treatment team in maintaining a collaborative relationship with the outside providers and the reimbursement team to optimize the provision of high-quality patient care
Qualifications
路 Master鈥檚 Degree in social work required with a current valid LICSW
路 Exhibits ability to be competent in the following areas:
o Individual case management and knowledge of managed care
o De-escalation/restraint management techniques
o Motivational Interviewing and short-term treatment techniques
o Strong ability to assess and evaluate patient needs and develop treatment plans to address the identified needs.
o Strong organizational skills
o Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced work environment
o Brief family interventions as required
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt