Clinical Social Worker

• Starting salaryof $60000.
• Comprehensive health and Rx plans including a flat rate option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for theMSW program
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental vision voluntary life short term disability hospital indemnity accident critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

AGENCY SUMMARY: Bluestoneis seeking dynamic healthcare professionals interested in bringing psychiatric care to a new level for children ages 6-17. Working in a brand new 12 bed state-of-the-art facility Bluestone staff will have a unique ability to direct patient care employ best practices and join a care network that promotes the best long-term outcomes for patients.

POSITION SUMMARY: Bluestone Child & Psychiatric Hospital is hiring Social Workers to be a part of our new facility! As the Clinical Social Worker you will be responsible for providing social service functions in abehavioral healthcare setting. You will provide assessments as well as treatments and case management to patients and families. You will also be a resource person to healthcare professionals concerning psycho-social problems community resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Demonstrategood theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and appropriate treatment techniques for each type of therapy.
• Performpsychosocial assessments on all patients to determine social service needs diagnosis and plan of care.
• Evaluate patient data develops and implementa plan of care for the patient.
• Communicate with physicians regarding social service needs of the patient. Assistthe physician to facilitate inpatient care.
• Participatein plan of care for each patient; workcooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team; completes progress notes and discharge plans in a timely fashion.
• Provideindividual patient and family therapy and crisis intervention.
• Providecare appropriate to condition for pediatric or adolescent population.
• Observeand communicatepertinent information regarding patient mental status and behavior occurrences and/or negative response to treatment or intervention to physician and/or appropriate health care team members.
• Engagein therapeutic relationships that focus on patient needs and providea structured process for patients to reach objectives outlined in the plan of care.
• Maintaincurrent knowledge of social medical and psychiatric serviceavailable within the community; maintains supply of resource materials to be distributed to patients when needed. Is able to obtain other resources as needed.
• Communicatewith family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
• Collaboratewith Utilization Review Coordinator and other members of the healthcare team to provide for psychosocial assistance.
• Performall aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Ohio social work or counseling license (LSW LPC MFT).
• Masters Degree in Social Work Clinical Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy.