What are the responsibilities and job description for the LMSW/LPC/LCSW position at Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Leesville?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE
FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL IS PROVIDING SERVICES TO ADULTS AGE 35 AND UP IN OUR COMMUNITY. COME JOIN THIS MOTIVATED, ENERGETIC TEAM AND BE A PART OF CHANGING LIVES.
We are excited to extend services in this area to those in need. The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance. We have an energetic, motivated leadership team implementing exciting new changes. Our team strives to nurture and elevate the talents of all employees.Previous experience caring for geriatric patients is essential. If you want to be a part of a growing team impacting the lives of others, apply now! We are looking forward to adding members to our team.
Clinical Social Worker or Therapist :
The Therapist assumes responsibility for the functioning and communication within the social service department. The therapist participates as an integral professional member of a multi-disciplinary team, implementing and assisting in the supervision of social service interventions to patients. The therapist works in collaboration with other clinical departments through consultation with the medical staff, DON, and nursing staff. The therapist works to facilitate resolution of concerns in the patient population identified and ensures that services, programing and patients social needs meet the highest quality of care. The therapist demonstrates understanding and interpretation of facility policies to ensure that policies are adhere to. Furthermore, the therapist demonstrates a strong knowledgeable of a wide range of disorders; cognitive, emotional, and developmental, social and behavioral. Additional duties include, performs crisis intervention, special case conferences, family communication, and takes a lead role in the treatment team process. In addition, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates QM activities. The therapist adheres to the highest ethical standards regarding patient care and rights. The therapist facilitates communication to outside agencies to ensure that these patient rights, care, and needs are met.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
Education : Masters in Social Work form an accredited school of social work, or LPC
License : LMSW, LCSW, LPC