Behavioral Health Social Worker MS

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Works with patients on the inpatient unit, emergency room,medical floors and day treatment programs.

* Consults and coordinates care of patient with the physician/psychiatrist, RN, social worker/therapist and other agencies.

* Assesses treatment planning and progress.

* Prepares treatment plan and goals for patients.

* Maintains pertinent patient data in the EMR in accordance with state and federal laws and hospital policy.

* Provides y psychoeducational groups.

* Arranges for disposition and follow up recommendations.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and

prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets

commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively

communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity

and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes

feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost

saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

Master's Degree in a mental health, behavioral health field with documented clinical course work. Experience or field study experience in mental health site.

Working toward licensure is preferred.

Certification and Licensure

TACT certified within 90 days after hire.

Level 3 inpatient

Level 2 day treatment programs and clinic setting

Approved CPR/BLS within 90 days after hire.

Skills and Abilities

Exceptional communication skills

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and

arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must

occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to do all physical requirements of TACT and CPR.

Level of Supervision

NA

Supervises

NA