Overview
Social Worker II - Behavioral Health Clinician II at Rutland Regional Medical Center. The role provides social work/behavioral health services to patients and families affected by illness or disability, including lifestyle adjustment difficulties. Understands utilization criteria, case management principles in a health care setting, and knowledge of relevant community resources, insurance, regulatory, and legal systems.
Responsibilities
* Provide social work and behavioral health services to patients and other customer groups affected by illness or disability, including lifestyle adjustments.
* Apply knowledge of utilization criteria, case management principles, and relevant community resources, insurance, regulatory, and legal systems.
* Assess psychosocial needs and provide individual and family therapy as appropriate.
* Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and community resources; assist with risk and compliance considerations.
* Provide coverage on a rotational basis as applicable.
* Deliver employee assistance in-services and consult with staff, physicians, and community providers about psychosocial aspects of care.
Qualifications
* Master\'s degree in Social Work (MSW), Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or other Human Services field.
* Two years of social work and medical crisis intervention experience, and knowledge of community resources; healthcare experience a plus.
* Experience in individual and family therapy.
* Five years\' experience working in a healthcare setting preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
* BLS Certification through American Heart Association
* Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification
* Eligible for rostering in preparation for licensure
Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities
* NASW code of conduct principles; psychosocial assessments, utilization and case management principles.
* Demonstrates sound knowledge of group theory and dynamics with experience in facilitating and co-facilitating psychosocial and skill-building groups.
* Individual and family supportive advocacy; age-specific competencies; interdisciplinary collaboration.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills; basic Microsoft Windows desktop application and navigation skills; strong listening skills.
* Demonstrates good knowledge of community resources; demonstrates excellent collaboration skills with providers, regulatory agencies and those involved with risk and compliance.
* Willingness and ability to provide coverage on rotational basis.
* Exhibits knowledge of Best Practice, DBT, CBT, and motivational interviewing.
* Provides employee assistance in-services, and consultation to staff, physicians, and community providers about psychosocial aspects of care.
Salary
Salary Range: $57,500 - $91,600
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