Clinical Social Worker

Global Information Technology Inc.

Job Location:

Cranston, RI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview:

Eleanor Slater Hospital is seeking a dedicated Clinical Social Worker to support a complex inpatient population including individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and co-occurring psychiatric cognitive or medical conditions.

This role focuses on comprehensive assessment clinical casework and the development of individualized discharge plans that safely transition patients to the least restrictive and most clinically appropriate community settings. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong clinical organizational and collaborative abilities within a multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment & Reassessment:

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments upon admission.
Develop initial discharge goals and complete ongoing reassessments throughout hospitalization.
Identify patient strengths risks barriers and functional needs to guide treatment planning.
Identify barriers to placement and collaborate with the treatment team to create goals and strategies to reduce or eliminate those barriers.

Discharge Planning:

Develop coordinate and continuously re-evaluate individualized discharge plans.
Facilitate placement in appropriate levels of care (e.g. nursing homes group homes shared living assisted living transitional housing IOP SUD programs LTSS waivers).
Coordinate referral submissions service applications placement visits and patient transition activities.
Provide ongoing updates and ensure compliance with the Utilization Review process and payer/regulatory requirements.

Supportive Counseling & Casework:

Provide supportive counseling to assist patients and families with coping and adjustment.
Engage families guardians and natural supports (with patient consent) to enhance treatment and discharge outcomes.
Educate patients and families on rights resources and expectations related to treatment and community services.

Financial Coordination:

Assist patients with applications for Medicaid SSI disability benefits Medicare and other entitlements.
Coordinate with state benefit and financial agencies to resolve patient eligibility needs.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

Participate in treatment team meetings to develop clinically appropriate goals and interventions.
Educate team members on community resources program eligibility and placement barriers.
Maintain ongoing communication to support patient-centered care planning.

Legal Coordination:

Coordinate with state and hospital legal departments regarding forensic guardianship and court-mandated cases.
Maintain necessary legal documentation and assist with compliance requirements.

Patient Advocacy & Support:

Advocate for patient rights needs and preferences.
Assist patients with personal necessities personal needs funds and mail management.
Support patients in essential off-campus outings such as funerals family visits and residential pre-placement visits.

Documentation & Compliance:

Complete assessments case notes discharge plans and required submissions accurately and in accordance with policies.
Maintain compliance with accrediting bodies audits service standards and professional ethics.
Ensure all Utilization Review documentation reflects discharge planning efforts and progress.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Advanced knowledge of psychiatric disorders IDD SUD and co-occurring conditions.
Strong clinical assessment crisis intervention and discharge planning skills.
Familiarity with behavioral health systems LTSS housing options and community resources.
Effective communication teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage complex caseloads and competing priorities.
Knowledge of guardianship law forensic processes and mandated treatment standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) or Counseling (MS).
Current LICSW or LMHC or eligibility for equivalent state licensure.
Experience working with SPMI IDD SUD or high-acuity behavioral health populations preferred.

Work Environment:

This role requires regular collaboration in an interdisciplinary healthcare setting high-acuity clinical decision-making and management of sensitive patient information. Interactions with hospital administrative units community providers and legal agencies are frequent.

Candidate must have a Masters Degree and licensure in Social Work or other related field including Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Client Name: RI BHDDH/Eleanor Slater Hospital

Position: Onsite

# of Candidates: 2

Notes: This posting is for two full time positions but the manager is open to part time applicants (20 hours per week). If your candidate is interested in part time please denote that on the coversheet

35 hours/week. Some schedule flexibility required.

Position Overview: Eleanor Slater Hospital is seeking a dedicated Clinical Social Worker to support a complex inpatient population including individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and co-occurring p...