Behavioral Health Unit Social Worker - Part Time with Benefits
Behavioral Health Unit Social Worker - Part Time with Benefits
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Job Summary
This position is responsible for the evaluation and provisional diagnosis of patients seeking mental health / behavioral treatment in the Emergency Department and will:
- Perform initial screening and mental health evaluations in the Emergency Department
- Collaborating with psychiatric providers to determine appropriate dispositions for evaluated / assessed patients
- Obtaining preauthorizations and initial insurance for patient admissions and outpatient services as needed
- Facilitates ED to BHU / Inpatient admissions and ED to other facilities transfer / admissions to include Outpatient Services
- Accurately complete required documentations and assessment findings in a timely manner
- Comfortable working with patients of all ages
Qualification:
Proficient knowledge and ability to perform mental health assessments and to provide initial impression for provisional diagnosis. Must possess a working knowledge of DSMV and knowledge of patients rights and laws pertaining to mental health. Possess psychiatric Clinician Experience or crisis experience in an outpatient setting or at least one year of related internship experience. Empathetic toward individuals with complex health needs and their families. Strong communication writing and customer service skills. Ability to work in a fastpaced environment while managing multiple priorities and maintaining professionalism. Excellent time management skills and ability to problem solve and exercise good judgment.
Education:
Master of Social Work or related field (REQUIRED)
Licenses & Certifications:
PREFERRED LCSWC or LCPC or PsyD
REQUIRED LMSW or LGPC
BLS/CPR Certification required
This Flexible Parttime Opportunity will work 40 hours biweekly.
Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY
Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your familys needs. Life insurance ShortTerm Income Replacement and LongTerm Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.
Pay is based on experience skills and education. If position is parttime salary will be prorated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. NonExempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid if applicable.
Hourly Range: $29.93 $52.65
Salary could vary based on licensure.
Employment Type
Part-Time
