What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESH Active Treatment Coordinator/UKHC position at University Of Kentucky?
Required License / Registration / Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) in KY by time of hire
Physical Requirements Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, or some standing or walking. Shift Days Job Summary The ESH Active Treatment Coordinator provides clinical and administrative oversight to unit social workers and unit treatment team. Serves as the direct supervisor for the unit social workers. Establishes and maintains a quality treatment program based upon specific clinical needs of adult psychiatric inpatients. Directs and guides staff in implementation of programs. Assists in providing direction and leadership for all disciplines working in the program and completes evaluations on employees. Assists in hiring new employees for the program. Strongly supports both performance improvement and employee engagement initiatives. Ensures adherence to hospital policies and procedures. Works with minimum supervision. Ensures that staff are trained appropriately for the jobs they are assigned to perform, providing oversight and feedback to unit social workers. Ensures that social work documentation is timely and complete. Completes social work duties when unit social workers are unavailable. Works with other ATCs to ensure department wide coverage. Coordinates clinical services both within respective unit treatment team and throughout broader social work department. Works as a liaison with other hospital departments to problem solve patient needs and barriers to discharge. Actively participates on assigned committees and teams. Provides direct patient care as needed and works to include families and significant others in patient treatment plans. Includes recommendations from outpatient providers and other natural / social community supports in the treatment plan when appropriate. Serves as a liaison with patient families and outside community partners. Helps facilitate student practicum placements. Provides clinical supervision, if applicable. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities N / A Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education / Experience LCSW preferred, 3 years social work experience in a medical setting preferred Deadline to Apply 02 / 12 / 2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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Salary : $62,400 - $111,634
