Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

JOB SUMMARY AND SPECIFICATIONS

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Social Worker or Counselor is expected to maintain a rolling caseload to meet the needs of the patient population we serve. The typical schedule includes team coverage of MHP Behavioral Health daily walk-in hours, new patient appointments, follow up psychotherapy appointments, team meetings, case management / administrative task time, and possible supervision of students. The Social Worker or Counselor is encouraged to participate in community outreach. Part-time Telework would also be considered if desired.

This role takes place primarily in the Obstetrics / Gynecology Department, with supplemental support in the Pediatric Department. Preferred background and passion working with OB / GYN patients and the pediatric population.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Professional & Technical Skills

Minimum two years of experience in social work or counseling and broad background with diverse patient populations, preferably in a medical setting.

Education

Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling from accredited university.

License(s) or Certifications(s)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), License Mental Health Counselor(LMHC), or Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist (LMFT) is required. .

Other Skills or Requirements

Knowledge of professional social work principles, methodology, and ethics and of human psychosocial development within the family, community, and culture. Knowledge of the use of therapeutic relationship to foster patient involvement. Familiarity with brief therapy theories / techniques and therapeutic process . Understanding of techniques for facilitating client motivation to change behavior. Knowledge of health and social issues impacting diverse clients and their well-being.

Skilled to Care for Certain Age-Related Patient Groups (incumbents will be skilled in the care of the following patient groups)

Does not apply _____ Adolescence ( 13-17 years) X All age groups _____ Infants (0-1 year) _____ Geriatric (65 years) _____ Pediatric / Early Childhood (1-12 years) _____ Adult ( 18-64 years)

MISSION STATEMENT

Major Health Partners ("MHP") exists to create and deliver superior health care solutions by providing our patients and other customers with optimal clinical and economic outcomes. We will attain these goals by combining the following attributes :

Attracting and retaining professional, adaptable, caring staff dedicated to life long learning using a continuous quality improvement process. Our staff will be measured and rewarded using these same principles.

• Combining innovation, existing clinical technologies, disease prevention, and management and information technologies to meet customer needs.
• As a public entity, we must make best use of our financial and human resources so we can care for patients without regard for their ability to pay. We must also function as the community’s leader in upgrading the level of health and wellness in the community.

VISION STATEMENT

We will be the best health care resource in central Indiana by recognizing all persons as individuals of value who deserve impeccable facilities and quality service beyond compare.

PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE

We are committed to :

Delivering Quality Clinical Outcomes