Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
The Clinical Social Worker III can effectively assume the role of a generalist and
performs individual and family assessments on both an inpatient and outpatient basis and throughout the continuum of care. The CSW III conducts individual, family and group counseling and regularly assists with or assumes responsibility for discharge planning. The CSW III provides consultation and education programming to Mercy Medical Center staff and to the community
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assesses individuals and families of all age groups served presenting with mental health problems to both the inpatient and outpatient programs.
- Assists in coordinating care and serves as a resource to Mercy Medical Center and Mercy Clinic staff in making referrals to community agencies and in working with patients and family social-emotional problems.
- Counsels' individuals and families. Conducts group therapy sessions.
- Facilitates discharge planning process for adolescents hospitalized on the inpatient mental health unit and assists Psychiatric Social Worker I with discharge planning for adults or also assumes responsibility for that process as well.
- Uses Power Chart or other documentation systems as directed to document psychosocial assessments, counseling sessions, coordination of care activities, discharge and treatment plans in a timely and accurate manner
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS A.
- Education: Masters Degree in Social Work from a CSWE training program.
- Must complete Mandt and Mandatory Reporting training and maintain certification. B. Experience 1. Previous demonstrated competence in assessment and counseling. 2. Must be licensed as an Independent Social Worker in Iowa.
- Must have demonstrated training or competence in working with patients of all age ranges and a wide range of pathologies.
- Competence, demonstrated in training and experience, in specialized areas of behavioral health care, such as adolescent treatment, chronic mental illness, gender specific issues, borderline personality disorder, employee assistance, etc., is preferred.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.