Social Worker - St. Lawrence Region

SUMMARY

You are the future of patient-focused medicine. With our new models of care, procedures, treatments and technologies, we empower advancement within you. At St. Lawrence Health, an affiliate of Rochester Regional Health, our culture of ongoing improvement will enable you to deliver superior patient care and outcomes throughout northern New York.

Join us to shape the future of medicine by doing incredible work that makes a difference.

STATUS:  Full Time

LOCATION: St. Lawrence Region - Canton-Potsdam Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Perform a comprehensive list of psychotherapy functions and practices. Work with internal and external stake holders to promote quality patient- centered behavioral health care. .

MAJOR JOB OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

20% Assessment
• Identifies potential barriers and current difficulties in participating in treatment at intake and throughout the course of treatment.
• Appropriately utilizes screening and assessment tools approved by CPH including but not limited to CSSR-S, PHQ-9, Modified mini, substance use and risk assessment.
• Interprets quantitative and qualitative data within the social, political, economic and cultural context to determine patient-centered action plan
• Evaluates across the bio-psycho-social continuum including environmental factors and patient resources.
• Builds rapport and demonstrates a safe environment in which patients engage in the comprehensive assessment process
• Perform ongoing continuous assessments to develop and maintain appropriate, safe, strengths-based and person centered care.
• Utilize diagnostic criteria, symptoms, differential diagnosis, and rule outs to determine accurate diagnosis

20% Individual Counseling
• Responsible for an individual case load including 1:1 counseling, treatment, relapse prevention, discharge planning, care coordination and referral
• Participate in case conferences and clinical meetings weekly.
• Provide individualized patient care utilizing best practice counseling skills, techniques and modalities to improve quality of life and reduce symptoms
• Utilize crisis intervention skills and community resources to promote patient safety
• Utilize trauma-informed approaches including taking universal precautions
• Engage in ongoing professional maintenance activities to include but not limited to clinical supervision. continuing education, and counselor wellness

20% Group/Family Counseling and Education
• Development, execution and documentation of group therapy on assigned topics to be determined by patient need and counselor skill set
• Awareness of group dynamics, ability to manage time and destructive behaviors, encourage participation and engage patients in the learning process.
• Conduct family, marriage and or couples therapy as clinically indicated
• Provide psychoeducation to individuals, groups and families on topics such as substance use disorders, mental health and wellness, life style changes, and coping skills, and recovery.
• Strengthen relationships among people in a purposeful effort to promote, restore, maintain, and enhance the well-being of individuals, families, social groups, organizations, and communities.

20% Documentation
• Documenting: In a variety of manners including assessments, individual and group notes, collaboration, collateral contact with internal and external stakeholders to the patient.
• Treatment planning, discharge planning and regularly updating the patient record to demonstrate patient’s progress or lack thereof in the treatment environment.
• Assessments are performed per specific scope and practice at or above standards set by OASAS, OMH, TJC and DNV.
• Forms are filled out respecting the various deadlines required by the governing and regulatory bodies and will remain in the medical record.
• Confidential maintenance of and transmission of medical records following HIPPA and CFR 42 guidelines
20% Clinical Supervision
• Provide clinical supervision for interns and or junior staff of the same discipline
• Act as a mentor, coach and evaluator to create an atmosphere that promotes counselor self- reflection, discipline, motivation, learning, wellness and professional development.
• Monitor quality of professional services, attend to ethical issues and ensure quality clinical care.
• Act as a resource and consultant for other departments as needed


This does not represent a complete or all-encompassing view – other duties may be assigned/required / or change to meet the business needs. An incumbent and the organization both share ownership of bringing forward & documenting any duties that become significant or substantial to be included in the MJO’s.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
Required Education: Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling or Social Work

Required Certification: LMHC or LMSW

Work Experience:
Required: Direct client experience in a human service setting
Preferred: Individual and/or group counseling experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has knowledge of addiction, withdrawal, recovery and treatment resources
• Evaluates and assesses across a bio/psycho/social continuum determining patient needs
• Indicates appreciation of population differences (cultural, ethnic, orientation, religious)
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific developmental levels
• Demonstrates the ability to counsel patients individually, in therapy groups, and in psycho educational groups
• Displays knowledge of, and an ability to effectively work with patients who have experienced traumatic events
• Articulates knowledge of various mental illnesses and shows the ability to work with these patients
• Translates patient assessment into a unified plan of treatment
• High level of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, empathy, and sensitivity to others
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and engage in activities that promote counselor wellness
• Model ethical behavior following National Association of Social Workers and American Counseling Association code of ethics
• Knowledge of incident, mandated and Justice Center reporting requirements
• Commitment to the vision, values and mission of the agency.

CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical:
o Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
o Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
o Occasional stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing up to 20 pounds.
o Close visual acuity, read charts, analyze and prepare data, transcribing, viewing a computer screen, dials, equipment settings, literature and other printed or handwritten materials.
o Work with equipment and manipulate equipment settings, computer keyboard, etc.
Environmental:
o OSHA Category III: Little, to no risk of exposure to blood or body fluids.
o Regular and on-time attendance.
o Hours occasionally might exceed 40 hours per week.
o Office environments.
o Individual may be required to work non-standard shifts as needed (weekend, evenings, swing shift, or some combination).
o Occasional travel by conventional means to other locations as required.
o Incumbent may perform work virtually, as pre-approved or directed by leadership.

EDUCATION:

MS: Social Work (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$62,000.00 - $75,300.00Potsdam13676

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.