What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital-Based Social Worker position at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth?
Title:
Hospital-Based Social Worker
FLSA:
Full-Time Exempt
Reports To:
SVP, Community Based Services
Organization Summary:
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1983, TLC is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities-one moment, one choice, one connection at a time. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed training. Additionally, TLC collaborates with school districts, universities, hospitals, police departments, and nonprofit organizations, offering consultation services to secure federal and state grant funding.
Position Summary:
The Hospital-Based Social Worker will provide direct services to individuals affected by violence. The Hospital-Based Social Worker will be based at one of the designated hospital locations.
The social worker will assess client needs, develop and implement treatment plans, and provide ongoing evaluation of services. Reporting directly to the SVP, Community-Based Services, the successful candidate will have a strong commitment to public service.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide direct clinical services to clients, including assessments, counseling and crisis intervention.
Develop, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans based on client needs.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
Enter direct and indirect services into Simple Practice and documentation into Tower Health EPIC system, as needed, within 2-3 business days from the service.
Maintain additional thorough and timely grant documentation according to TLC and Tower Health regulatory standards.
Participate in community outreach and violence prevention and intervention initiatives.
Collect client information to begin case files and case plans, as well as conduct intake assessments.
Coordinate services for clients including counseling, medical care, legal assistance, and other necessary resources.
Advocate for clients and act as a liaison with community providers and agencies.
Foster and promote communication between Tower Health, TLC, community resources.
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
Identify clients and family members in need of additional trauma support and to provide prevention, referral and treatment services.
Provide home-based services to the families of clients as needed.
Adhere to ethical and legal standards of social work practice.
Participant in ongoing professional development and training.
Perform other duties as assigned by the SVP, Community-Based Services.
Skills & Knowledge:
Experience providing clinical services in violence intervention and trauma-informed care
Experience in case management and coordination of client care
Strong understanding of the psychosocial aspects of violence and trauma
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with diverse groups and in challenging situations
Strong organizational and case management skills
Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary treatment team
Knowledge of community resources and networking ability
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Understanding of confidentiality and ethical guidelines in clinical services
Education & Experience:
Master's degree in social work.
Current license: either Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Minimum of 2 years of experience in violence intervention or trauma-informed care.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Hours of Work:
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, position. Hours to include 11am-7pm Monday through Friday.
Work Environment:
Hospital-based out of designated Tower Health hospital location, with regular travel in the community and other locations.
Travel:
Travel to hospital sites, patient homes, community settings and other locations.
EEO Statement:
TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.
Hospital-Based Social Worker
FLSA:
Full-Time Exempt
Reports To:
SVP, Community Based Services
Organization Summary:
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1983, TLC is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities-one moment, one choice, one connection at a time. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed training. Additionally, TLC collaborates with school districts, universities, hospitals, police departments, and nonprofit organizations, offering consultation services to secure federal and state grant funding.
Position Summary:
The Hospital-Based Social Worker will provide direct services to individuals affected by violence. The Hospital-Based Social Worker will be based at one of the designated hospital locations.
The social worker will assess client needs, develop and implement treatment plans, and provide ongoing evaluation of services. Reporting directly to the SVP, Community-Based Services, the successful candidate will have a strong commitment to public service.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide direct clinical services to clients, including assessments, counseling and crisis intervention.
Develop, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans based on client needs.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
Enter direct and indirect services into Simple Practice and documentation into Tower Health EPIC system, as needed, within 2-3 business days from the service.
Maintain additional thorough and timely grant documentation according to TLC and Tower Health regulatory standards.
Participate in community outreach and violence prevention and intervention initiatives.
Collect client information to begin case files and case plans, as well as conduct intake assessments.
Coordinate services for clients including counseling, medical care, legal assistance, and other necessary resources.
Advocate for clients and act as a liaison with community providers and agencies.
Foster and promote communication between Tower Health, TLC, community resources.
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
Identify clients and family members in need of additional trauma support and to provide prevention, referral and treatment services.
Provide home-based services to the families of clients as needed.
Adhere to ethical and legal standards of social work practice.
Participant in ongoing professional development and training.
Perform other duties as assigned by the SVP, Community-Based Services.
Skills & Knowledge:
Experience providing clinical services in violence intervention and trauma-informed care
Experience in case management and coordination of client care
Strong understanding of the psychosocial aspects of violence and trauma
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with diverse groups and in challenging situations
Strong organizational and case management skills
Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary treatment team
Knowledge of community resources and networking ability
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Understanding of confidentiality and ethical guidelines in clinical services
Education & Experience:
Master's degree in social work.
Current license: either Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Minimum of 2 years of experience in violence intervention or trauma-informed care.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Hours of Work:
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, position. Hours to include 11am-7pm Monday through Friday.
Work Environment:
Hospital-based out of designated Tower Health hospital location, with regular travel in the community and other locations.
Travel:
Travel to hospital sites, patient homes, community settings and other locations.
EEO Statement:
TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.
