Social Work II Medical Services at Fort Logan

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The Social Work unit collaborates with patients their families and/or support systems and external stakeholders to plan organize and execute psychiatric treatment interventions and comprehensive aftercare plans with placement. Services include clinical assessment treatment planning individual therapy group therapy family therapy counseling and education. This work unit serves as a liaison between the hospital and Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) and other governmental entities.
The purpose of the Social Worker is to provide individual therapy group therapy and family therapy. Individual and family therapy are provided as needed which is determined in the treatment plan meetings and in collaboration with the treatment team. Group therapy is offered to all patients and group assignment shall be determined by clinical and individualized need. The Social Work positions are responsible for developing group materials appropriate for patient specific needs and leading group therapy sessions. The Social Worker completes comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and reassessments coordinates treatment planning for all patients and regularly documents in the electronic health record. The Social work team is responsible for coordination of discharge and comprehensive aftercare doing so this position collaborates with support systems stakeholders CMHCs and other agencies to coordinate continuity of care. The Social Worker actively contributes to hospital-wide events in-service training and program development.
The Social Worker II supports execution of the hospitals mission vision and values within the social work department and in collaboration with leadership. The Social Worker II provides autonomous clinical service provision by ensuring their work product contributions are reviewed complete and timely. This includes treatment plans documentation assessments and therapeutic interventions. Other duties include:

Case Management and Discharge Planning:

• Responsible for their own treatment caseload and is required to ensure all coordination of resources is complete in a timely manner. This may include ensuring submission of benefits identification of appropriate benefits guardianship needs Momentum referrals obtaining identification securing a payee applying for Medicaid/Medicare and submitting referrals to potential discharge locations.
• Must work closely with the Benefits Specialist and Reintegration Specialist and assist in completion and monitoring of such documents and referrals and may collaborate with legally appointed guardians or members of the patients support system to obtain the necessary information and navigate the process.
• Identify appropriate discharge locations in collaboration with the treatment team and liaisons with those placements to support continuity of care.
• Coordinate day passes off-campus attend placement visits coordinate family and other visits and attend other off-campus appointments as needed.
• Attends interagency staff meetings and is responsible for providing education to stakeholders regarding the Social Work Department and building relationships across various agencies.
• Collaborates with their supervisor to ensure to accurately and efficiently navigate various systemic barriers as timely and accurate processes are completed. All efforts are geared toward supporting discharge into the least restrictive environment.

• Responsible for individual therapy group therapy and family therapy. Individual and family therapy are provided as needed which is determined in the treatment plan meetings and in collaboration with the treatment team. Group therapy is offered to all patients and group assignment shall be determined by clinical and individualized need.
• Responsible for developing group materials appropriate for patient specific needs and leading group therapy sessions. When providing such treatment the position relies upon social work theories and concepts relevant to the needs of the patient and their support systems in an effort to support symptom reduction. Interventions are individualized and tailored to issues related to age ethnicity culture religion gender identity and sexuality.
• Communicate client treatment needs barriers expectations and changes in behavior to the individuals support system throughout their admission cycle.
• Provides psychoeducation to an individuals support system and community stakeholders in an effort to solicit understanding and participation in client treatment process.
• Monitors the effectiveness of various treatment interventions tailored to reach specific treatment goals and objectives by leading the treatment planning meetings for all patients and ensuring goals are specific measurable attainable relevant and time-based (SMART) and in accordance with regulatory and licensing requirements as well as best practices.
• Responsible for completing biopsychosocial assessments with all patients admitted for care. When completing any assessment it is the duty of the social worker to ensure it is completed within designated timeframes confidentiality is maximized collateral information is obtained and data received is as reliable as possible. Biopsychosocial assessments should include detailed information regarding their history and a comprehensive clinical formulation and discharge/treatment recommendations. Reassessments are completed as directed.
• Responsible for completion of the Colorado Client Assessment Record (CCAR). This position and the social work team regularly communicate such information to the treatment team and supports understanding.
  

• Other duties as assigned include hospital-wide ad hoc activities milieu support etc.
  

Current valid Colorado license or registered candidate as a:

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR

• Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) OR

• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Candidate (LMFTC) OR

• Addiction Counselor Candidate (ADDC)

Current valid full license from Colorado in any of the above fields also meets the requirements for this classification.

• Experience in case management/transition planning and clinical skills (individual and group therapy)
• Social Work degree

• Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment

• Treatment for adults with severe and persistent mental illness

Conditions of Employment:

• May be exposed to bodily fluids or caustic chemicals

• FULL BACKGROUND CHECK: This position will havedirect contactwith vulnerable persons (as defined by C.R.S.:Direct contact means providing face-to-face care training supervision counseling consultation or medication assistance to vulnerable persons regardless of the level of supervision of the department employee. Direct contact may include positions in which persons have access to or unsupervised time with clients or patients including but not limited to maintenance personnel housekeeping staff kitchen staff and security personnel.)

  • Full background checks include:

    • CBI & FBI fingerprint check Colorado Court Database check Medicare Fraud Database TRAILS Database check.

    • This position will also providedirect careto vulnerable adults requiring a CAPS check (as defined by C.R.S. 26-3.1-101 position provides services & support care to at-risk/vulnerable adults including case management clergy physical or mental health services safety or welfare services).

• Motor Vehicle Check if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.

• Must possess a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License or an non-restricted U.S. Drivers License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border

• Out-of-State Drivers License holders must obtain a valid non-restricted Colorado Drivers License within 30 days of employment start date.

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:

  • Disclose that information on the application.

  • Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

  • Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS

• Due to the juvenile population served at the MHI facilities incumbents of this position must be at least 21 years of age

• 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hires
  Annual influenza vaccination
  Other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:

  • Relevant years of state service experience.

After minimum qualification screening the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit.

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills education experience minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications.

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You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it on theState Personnel Boardwebsite.

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• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes within theRuleswebpage.

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• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

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