Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Company: Valley Healthcare System
Location: Columbus
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: Summary: Under general supervision, assesses,
screens and counsels consumers in a variety of program areas to
enhance, meet or restore a patient's/client's/consumer's
functioning capacity. Develops or participates in development of
care plans. Provides case management/case coordination services to
consumers Provides counseling/therapy to consumers requiring
complex intervention, including those who are homicidal, suicidal
or exhibit life-threatening behaviors; determines necessity for
involuntary commitment; may execute orders of involuntary
commitment; provides clinical training to professional social
services staff; performs assessments for court depositions, legal
proceedings and eligibility determinations. May supervise
para-professional level staff. Licensure as a Licensed Clinical
Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist is required. Duties and Responsibilities: A.
Assembles information, screens referrals and applicants for
eligibility, and assigns service priority. (Performed by all
incumbents) 1. Has knowledge of the clinical/service needs of the
following population(s): Adult MH MR/DD SA Youth MH MR/DD SA 2.
Screens referrals and applicants within an established period based
upon level of need (emergent, urgent, routine) to determine
eligibility and appropriateness for services. 3. Accurately
assembles medical, psychosocial and financial information necessary
to process admissions/referrals. 4. Assigns appropriate priority to
eligible applicants and/or refers ineligible applicants to other
community resources in accordance with established procedures. 5.
Maintains adequate knowledge of disability/age specific community
resources based on knowledge of program criteria. B. Conducts
advanced level psychosocial assessments/evaluations; utilizes
information from other service providers, physicians, team members
and consumer/representative to develop comprehensive service plans
and use in court depositions, etc. (Performed by all incumbents) 1.
Has knowledge of and skill in the provision of age-specific care to
the following age groups: Adults ages ___to___ Youths ages ___to___
With regard to the following: Identification of clinical/treatment
needs specific to the above population(s) and age group(s) Relevant
physiological changes Special behaviors, symptoms or clinical
responses Safety problems and concerns Methods of communication
that are generally effective Availability of population/age
specific community based resources 1. Conducts standardized
assessments, including: ___ Basis32, ASI, CAFAS 2. Thoroughly
assembles, interprets and integrates all data to identify available
resources for inclusion into service plan. 3. Conducts
biopsychosocial assessments of above-identified population(s) to
identify problems, service needs, including referrals, and address
the following: Risk factors, including factors that place the
consumer at risk for suicide or self-harm, violence, medical
disorders, substance abuse Functional strengths/deficits, including
sources of motivation, resources, capabilities Consumer
knowledge/education needs, including understanding of his/her
illness, medication, and treatment and obstacles to learning
Medical problems, especially with regard to how they are causing or
contributing to behavioral health issues Critical stresses that
negatively affect the consumer's status, including financial,
legal, social factors Cultural factors including how culture
affects management of stress, family roles, and other natural
support Consumer preferences with regard to services, including
preferences regarding family involvement History of mental health
disorder(s) as to age of onset, duration, patterns and consequences
to both consumer and family Spirituality, including consumer's
feelings of hope about the future and ability to identify sources
of strength and motivation Types of previous treatment and
responses to that treatment 4. Utilizes program specific format to
develop and document individualized service plan in a consistent
and accurate manner. 5. Completes and reviews service plan within
program specific time frame. 6. Appropriately utilizes assessment
information for court depositions, legal proceedings, and in making
consumer eligibility determinations on Social Security/Medicaid
matters. C. Conducts periodic reassessments/ISP reviews to
determine continued eligibility and/or appropriateness for
services. (Performed by all incumbents) 1. Completes required
consumer reviews within prescribed time frames as established by
utilization guidelines and submits, where applicable, TRIGRS to the
Utilization Management Department for authorization or
reauthorization of services. 2. Documents review findings in the
consumer's medical record, and updates the ISP to reflect revised
goals and new target dates. 3. Effectively secures additional
and/or continuing services for consumer in accordance with his/her
needs. 4. Communicates changes in consumer's status and plan of
care to members of the treatment team. D. Provides services to
individuals, groups and families requiring complex professional
intervention using a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques.
(Performed by all incumbents) 1. Utilizes a variety of individual
and group counseling techniques most appropriate to the above noted
population(s), including the following: Non-directive techniques,
Cognitive techniques, Behavior modification techniques, Modeling,
Conflict resolution, Negotiation, Closure techniques 2.
Demonstrates ability to deal productively with the following
consumer types within an individual and group context: Withdrawn,
Disruptive, Depressed/suicidal, Manipulative, Psychotic, Manic 3.
Evaluates the suitability of consumers for therapeutic intervention
in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice. 4.
Establishes realistic goals and time frames for services with
consumers, families, and other members of the treatment team. 5.
Ensures documentation reflecting continuity of care is completed in
a timely and efficient manner, including progress notes which are
consistent with the ISP and authorized services and reflect
progress toward achievement of service goals. 6. Analyzes results
of services and indications of progress and altars the therapeutic
approach accordingly. 7. Designs behavioral or therapeutic
interventions for the more difficult to manage consumers. E.
Establishes linkage and coordination of services with community
agencies, both public and private. Develops and maintains a
cooperative working relationship with community service providers.
(Performed by all incumbents) 1. Assists the consumer/family in the
completion of applications for federal benefit programs, health and
welfare programs for which they may qualify within program specific
time frames. 2. Thoroughly informs families of the availability of
advocacy services and support groups. 3. Consistently provides
community education in order to facilitate and promote prevention.
4. Maintains contact with appropriate agency personnel involved
with the care of the consumer through individual contact and
attendance at treatment team meetings. 5. Adheres to all ethical
and legal standards when interacting with courts, the general
public, and other agencies. 6. Provides requested information
regarding agency services to community service providers in a
timely manner and in accordance with agency policy. 7. Meets with
consumer and family to develop community support plan in order to
maintain level of functioning upon discharge. F. Serves as clinical
preceptor for students, interns and candidates for licensure or
certification. (Performed by all incumbents) 1. Assigns caseload to
ensure that trainees receive thorough and well-rounded clinical
experience. 2. Considers difficulty of caseload and capabilities of
trainees to ensure both quality services for consumers and quality
training for supervised staff. 3. Ensures clinical preceptorship
meets all requirements of appropriate licensing or certifying
authority. 4. Intervenes in cases assigned to trainees as necessary
to ensure that consumers receive services according to accepted
clinical standards. 5. Provides timely and effective feedback for
trainees. 6. Models effective counseling and crisis management
techniques for trainees. 7. Adheres to accepted ethical standards
for use of trainees in clinical settings. G. Provides crisis
intervention services for consumers with more difficult or
intractable problems. (Performed by all incumbents) 1. Performs
intakes for consumers who are at risk for homicidal, suicidal or
life threatening behaviors according to established standards of
clinical practice. 2. Thoroughly evaluates the consumer and
determines the necessity for involuntary commitment according to
accepted standards of clinical 3. Executes orders of involuntary
commitment for consumers by authorizing/signing appropriate
forms/documentation in accordance with accepted legal and clinical
guidelines. H. Maintains licensure and/or certification required
for performance of professional duties. (Performed by all
incumbents) 1. Keeps abreast of requirements to obtain or maintain
licensure or certification required to perform assigned job duties.
2. Keeps licensure/certification current. 3. Schedules and
completes course work or clinical training necessary to maintain
licensure or certification in a timely manner. I. Creates and
maintains a high performance environment characterized by positive
leadership and a strong team orientation. (Performed by all
incumbents) 1. Defines goals and/or required results at beginning
of performance period and gains acceptance of ideas by creating a
shared vision. 2. Conducts at least monthly staff meetings to
communicate to staff progress toward defined goals and/or required
results, to provide specific feedback, and to initiate corrective
action when defined goals and/or results are not met. 3. Confers
regularly with staff to review employee relations climate, specific
problem areas and actions necessary for improvement. 4. Recognizes
contributions and celebrates accomplishments. 5. Motivates staff to
improve quantity and quality of work performed and provides
training and development opportunities as appropriate. J. Maintains
knowledge of current trends and developments in the field and
applies pertinent new knowledge to the performance of other duties.
(Performed by all incumbents) 1. Completes required annual
training, 2. Completes required continuing education hours to
maintain MHP/MRP/SAP/SAM status (8 hours of general behavioral
health and 4 hours of discipline specific). 3. Maintains
professional knowledge by reading up-to-date articles, books, etc.
K. Adheres to all established job requirements for: (Performed by
some incumbents) Mental Health Professional Substance Abuse Manager
Substance Abuse Professional Developmental Disabilities
Professional L. Performs work according to all rules, regulations,
policies and guidelines, including but not limited to those listed
below: (Performed by all incumbents) 1. Follows agency policy and
department protocol regarding work schedule, calling in when
arriving late or when absent, break and lunch periods and observing
provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act. 2. Submits leave requests
in advance (according to department protocol) for annual leave,
personal leave, and foreseen sick leave. Submits leave slips for
unforeseen or emergency sick or personal leave immediately upon
return to duty. Provides documentation for use of leave as
required. 3. Submits accurate time sheets to supervisor on a
semi-monthly basis. 4. Presents a neat and clean appearance. Wears
clothing suitable to job and environment based on clientele served.
5. Observes agency policies on health, safety, security and
sanitation; notifies supervisor of circumstances or situations that
present potential health hazards. 6. Does not use or knowingly
permit others to use agency property for personal business. 7.
Maintains required licensures and certifications. Requirements:
Evaluation: The evaluation of work performance, including: specific
duties, responsibilities, demeanor, and work ethic, will be ongoing
and implemented by the Director of Behavioral Health per center
policies. Minimum Qualifications: Licensure as a Licensed Clinical
Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage
and Family Therapist by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional
Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists.
Compliance: Adhere to company policies and procedures and all
Federal, State and Local medical service requirements. To include
HIPAA Privacy & Security. Confidentiality (HIPAA): Every employee
is required to sign a Pledge of Confidentiality. Failure to comply
with our Pledge of Confidentiality can or will lead to immediate
termination of employment. Confidentiality applies to a patient's
Personal Health Information (PHI) and includes: written, oral and
electronic communications. Each employee has an obligation to
maintain confidentiality after their employment/association with
this facility ends. Security (HIPAA): Every employee is required to
protect their computer log-on and password. You must secure your
work area prior to leaving it unattended for an extended period of
time. You are required to log-off of your computer and secure your
work area prior to leaving at the end of the day. If you have a
responsibility for closing or locking files, securing equipment, or
locking the building and you do not comply with these requirements,
you will be subject to reprimand and/or termination based upon the
infraction. We are required by law to protect patient privacy,
identifiable patient information, and all properties containing
such information. Physical Requirements: Varied activities include
standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. Employee must
possess full range of body motion including the ability to assist
or lift patients when necessary; occasional weight bearing to
exceed 50 pounds, use of portable stretchers/wheelchairs
encouraged. Employee must possess hand-eye coordination with normal
range of vision and hearing abilities. This position frequently
requires working under stressful conditions and frequently requires
irregular work hours. Environmental Working Conditions: This
position includes both administrative and medical responsibilities.
Employee is frequently exposed to communicable diseases, toxic
substances, medical cleaning and processing solutions which my
included ionizing radiation plus other elements common in a
clinical environment. PI201461827
Keywords: Valley Healthcare System, Columbus , Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Healthcare , Columbus, Georgia
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