What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Social Worker or Mental Health Therapist position at Psychiatric Medical Care?
Description
Title: Inpatient Social Worker or Therapist
Location: Pocatello, ID- Onsite at hospital in the BHAT (Behavioral health assessment team located in the ED).
Hours: 10 hour shifts. Ideal candidate would be willing to work days and nights. On-call is required.
Who we are:
PMC is the largest behavioral healthcare management company in the nation, currently partnering with more than 300 hospitals and health systems in more than 35 states
Competitive Benefits:
- Practically Free Dental & Vision
- Practically Free Medical Starting as Low As $20/Month
- Matching 401k
- Furthering Education Assistance
- Employee Rewards, Assistance, & Referral Bonus Program
- Generous PTO
Unmatched Clinical Support:
- The PMC Clinical Team is ready to support you every step of the way.
- We have online resources at your fingertips 24/7.
- We connect you with our top team members for peer-to-peer training and support.
The social worker/therapist is primarily responsible for conducting intakes and assessments for new admissions in the emergency department. If deemed there is a psychiatric need, they will help transition the patient to the behavioral health unit for further assessments and treatment. They will keep informed of important changes and issues which affect the population served including attending trainings and treatment team meetings. The social worker/therapist will educate patients and families on signs and symptoms of illness to prevent re-hospitalization and improve disease management skills. They will work with kindness and accountability to enhance the quality of life for our patients.
- Additional responsibilities assigned by the Program Director
Requirements
- A Master’s or Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited university with focus in social work or other counseling related fields required
- Licensure: License in Social Work or Counseling as recognized by the state of practice required
Salary : $20
