Inpatient Social Worker

UHS • North Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Are you an experienced Social Worker, passionate about providing therapeutic care in a behavioral health facility? Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral is looking for you! We are currently recruiting for Inpatient Social Workers.
Position Summary
The Inpatient Social Worker will be responsible for providing quality case management and psychotherapeutic services to patients and their families.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral science or equivalent master's degree in a recognized mental health field.
• Clinical and administrative experience in an inpatient and outpatient mental health setting preferred. Possess general knowledge of all areas of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment.
• Adults Age-Specific Competencies
• CPR and CPI certification training provided upon hire.
• Ability to relate well with treatment professionals
• Ability to mobilize and coordinate staff resources
• skills in dealing courteously with the public and individuals within the organization and counseling centers
• organizational skills
• ability to keep information highly confidential
• ability to meet deadlines
• basic data entry skills preferred
• time management skills
• HIPAA: Has access to and adds information to the Medical Record. May only access medical record of assigned patients.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with Admissions, the Buisness Office, Physicians, and Nursing Staff.
• Conducts psychosocial assessments to document history and identify preliminary issues for treatment in a timely manner.
• Provides groups and family process-oriented therapies as well as conducts educational groups for patients and family members.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and patient safety
• Inital discharge plan formulated and noted on psychosocial within 72 hours of admission.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level