Job Description
Are you a compassionate and skilled Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) passionate about providing mental health support to individuals and families? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your contributions are recognized? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you in the beautiful state of New Hampshire!
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Social Worker to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential mental health services and psychosocial support to individuals and families facing mental health and substance abuse challenges. You will assess client needs, develop and implement personalized treatment plans, and offer therapeutic interventions to help clients manage crises and improve their overall well-being. You will also collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
What You'll Do:
Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine clients' mental health needs.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, guardians, family members, and significant others to assess, mobilize, and access social, financial, and residential resources needed to promote recovery.
Provide individual, family, and group therapy on assigned cases and based on program needs, applying a broad range of established therapeutic techniques.
Ensure ongoing discussion about discharge issues with the treatment team, patients, guardians, families, and significant others.
Advocate for clients to ensure they receive appropriate resources and support.
Coordinate with other healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive care.
Offer crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies.
Educate clients and families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and available resources.
Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
Facilitate access to community resources and support services.
Monitor and evaluate clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Supervise, assign, and carry out transportation services for patients to appointments.
Initiate or oversee the initiation of guardianship and/or involuntary commitment proceedings, ensuring congruency with the Social Work Code of Ethics.
Adhere to all applicable laws and policies.
Monitor other legal issues, such as probation or parole involvement, pending court hearings, and facilitate appropriate involvement of the patient in these proceedings.
Provide support and assistance to other staff to reinforce courteous interactions and clinically appropriate interventions with patients.
Provide clinical analysis and recommendations at diagnostic and treatment review conferences as necessary.
Assist in covering social service needs as they arise.
What We're Looking For:
Minimum of one year of clinical experience in direct patient care as a licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Experience in detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct care.
Experience with pediatric and adult patients.
Current license in New Hampshire with no record of prior or pending disciplinary action.
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from an approved organization (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute).
Must be able to read, write, and speak English effectively.
US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Card.
Ability to reliably commute or relocate to Concord, New Hampshire.
Ability to travel on short notice or serve in various medical units within the region/location.
Physical Requirements:
Work is normally performed in a typical office environment.
Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods.
May require bending, stooping, and lifting up to 15 lbs.
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate: $35 - $45 per hour.
Comprehensive benefits package for full-time positions, including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus.
Join our team and make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in New Hampshire!
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local 1 laws.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 35.00 Per Hour
Job Tags
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