Licensed Clinical Social Wkr (Inpatient Psychiatry - 5W) Job
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Description: University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics Human Resources is in need of Licensed Clinical Social Wkr (Inpatient Psychiatry - 5W) Job right now, this vacancy will be ordered in Utah. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhanc! e the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides professional counseling services of a preventative and developmental nature through direct consultation with patients. Therapy activities include individual, group and couples counseling. The incumbent develops program criteria for area of specialization such as couples or addictive behavior counseling. This position may be responsible for supervising the work of Social Workers, Interns or other caseworkers.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements individualized treatment approach to meet the needs of each patient and their! families.
- Works in close collaboration with all memb! ers of the treatment team including medical doctors, to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors contributing to the patients well being.
- Identifies appropriate outside resources, such as community agencies, to assist patients with resuming life in their own community and how to live with the patient's limitations.
- Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures.
- Oversees and supervises Social Worker Interns.
- May perform Case Management duties.
- Ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing.
- Ability to work independently and provide individual, group and couples counseling.
- Ability to oversee the activities of Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers in their area.
- Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures m! anual.
- Ability to assist patients and their families with post-treatment adjustments including but not limited to working closely with local, state and federal agencies to ensure the patient receives the appropriate assistance.
Required
- Two to five years directly related experience.
- Experience with conflict resolution when counseling individuals, couples and groups.
- Current Utah Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for clinical practice.
Preferred
- Experience working with community resources, instructing and supervising Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers.
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.
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Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City
Job Segments: Clinic, Neurology, Psyc! hology, Patient Care, Research, Healthcare
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This vacancy starts available on: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 06:58:13 GMT
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