Social Worker - LICSW

Completes mental health assessments, crisis evaluation and counseling and psychosocial assessment of patients, for post hospital discharge needs. Assists patients with short-term counseling and planning following medical crisis. Ensures appropriate decision makers are informed of and involved in treatment planning.

This is a casual opportunity for a LSW, LGSW, or LICSW to work at our Woodwinds Campus & St. John's locations - must be available to pick up shifts during the week, holidays, and occasional weekends.

• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards
• Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements
• Evaluates psychosocial information (including social, psychosocial, emotional, financial, and other related factors) to determine an appropriate action/discharge plan
• Assists physician with diagnoses related to mental health and chemical dependency
• Documents patient information in EHR and/or other electronic system in accordance with program standards, department policies/procedures
• Assists patient/family in utilizing appropriate community resources
• Performs supportive counseling to assist patient/families in adjusting to disability and illness and for realistic planning for post hospital care
• Completes coding of assessments and evaluations for billing

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) through MN board of Social Work
• 3 to 5 years hospital social work experience. This experience may be substituted with direct clinical experience
• Knowledge of DSM IV categories and criteria
• Knowledge of ICD codes related to mental health and chemical dependency disorders