Social Services Worker
Role Overview
The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for the overall functioning and communication within the Social Services Department.
This role serves as an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, providing, implementing, and assisting with supervision of social service interventions for patients.
The Clinical Social Worker collaborates with clinical departments through consultation with medical staff, the Director of Nursing (DON), and nursing staff to support coordinated patient care.
This role facilitates resolution of identified patient concerns and ensures services, programming, and psychosocial needs are met with the highest quality of care.
The Clinical Social Worker is expected to demonstrate understanding and interpretation of facility policies to ensure compliance.
The role requires strong knowledge of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders.
Key Skills for This Role
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Experience
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a Behavioral Health setting as a Social Worker
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Proficiency with PC systems
- Basic knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
- Understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses
- Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Required
- Valid Photo ID
- Social Security Card and/or Driver’s License
- Primary source verification of education
- Copy of clinical license
- Current CPR certification
- Behavioral Management Training certification
Required Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Proficiency with PC systems
- Basic knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
- Understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses
- Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Required
- Valid Photo ID
- Social Security Card and/or Driver’s License
- Primary source verification of education
- Copy of clinical license
- Current CPR certification
- Behavioral Management Training certification
About Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Leesville
22-bed psychiatric hospital serving adults aged 35 and older in Vernon Parish.
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