Social Work Services Clinician

Company: New Careerlink
Location: Grants
Posted on: April 4, 2021

Job Description:

CAREERLINK , on behalf of one of our premier partners, is hiring for the position of a SOCIAL SERVICES CLINICIAN. This person would provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare. The Social Services Department is expanding and providing outpatient behavioral health services (psych & med evaluations, individual and group therapies), the PRN position will also be considered assist with the needs as the outpatient program opens and an increase for service needs arise. DUTIES: * Performs biopsychosocial assessments, crisis assessment and discharge planning for high risk patients * Assist physical with inpatient, outpatient and transfers for specialized continued care * Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients'' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs. * Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments. * Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises. * Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients. * Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education. * Refer clients to community or social service programs. * Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility. * Share responsibilities of Utilization Review/Utilization management tasks REQUIREMENTS: * Masters degrees in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling * State registration/licensure is required as an LMSW or LCSW. * Minimum 1-3 years'' experience in Social Work/Case Management/Counseling * Hospital experience preferred * Hospital experience preferredby Jobble

Keywords: New Careerlink, Rio Rancho , Social Work Services Clinician, Healthcare , Grants, New Mexico