Licensed Social Worker (LISW, LISW-CP or LMSW)

Position Summary

Responsible for assessment and counseling and coordination of community services/referrals.  Acts as an advocate for patients in the BJHCHS, Inc. health system. Maintains pertinent, accurate, timely, documentation in clinical record. 

Clinical Duties/Responsibilities 

• Receives referrals from BJHCHS’ providers
• Assess the mental and behavioral health status of referred patients
• Provide counseling to scheduled patients utilizing professional counseling standards
• Formulates differential diagnosis of mild to moderate mental health conditions and/or substance abuse
• Formulates short-term and long-term counseling plans for patients under care
• Consults with medical director and other providers regarding complex patients and regarding prescription medication prescribed by providers
• Identify patients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, etc.) and make appropriate referrals to available emergency or psychiatric treatment facilities
• Provideswritten document of counseling sessions, assessments, interventions, and recommendation for BJHCHS’ providers and to meet requirements for medical records documentation
• Provides non-scheduled urgent assessment of patients with medical clinic appointments
• Provides group and family therapy session as indicated
• Assists CMO in developing protocols for BJHCHS’ counseling services and criteria for outside referrals for advanced/emergency psychiatric care.
• Prepares monthly productivity reports
• Prepares reports for quality improvement
• Provides in-service training on relevant topics for co-workers as requested
• Participates in a team management approach to patient care/treatment
• Maintains quality care through participation in peer review, policy development and quality improvement programs.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of clinical and counseling services, including all necessary billing information.
• Maintains and updates professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops and serving on special committees
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travels to various BJHCHS, Inc. medical center locations as needed and directed by the Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs accurate assessment and treatment planning through evaluation of clinical symptoms, development and personality disorders, psychosocial stressors, and global function
• Provides effective counseling/case management services to patients
• Coordinate care of patients with healthcare providers, community agencies, specialists
• Coordinates and plans with outside agencies and home care nursing staff for post-discharge care
• Maintains timely, accurate documentation on all medical records in compliance with established guidelines and policies
• Demonstrate emotional resilience and stability 
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with patients and staff 
• Capable of working with children and adults
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management
• Travels to various BJHCHS, Inc. medical center locations as needed and directed by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Current SC license as LISW-CP/LCSW/LMSW 
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience providing direct services to adults, children, adolescents and families
• Minimum of 2 years case management and counseling experience
• Current knowledge of evidence-based models for mental health and substance abuse treatment
• Ability to deliver validated evidence-based therapy services to patients
• Able to develop treatment plans and document patient contact and progress   
• Possesses a valid South Carolina driver’s license in good standing