Clinical Psychiatric Counselor LCSW
Location: Elk Grove, California
Description: Dignity Health - Medical Foundation is at the momment seeking for Clinical Psychiatric Counselor LCSW right now, this career will be reside in California. Further informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. About This Position This position is self directed, requiring full participation and dedication within a self-directed team. We work in a mu! ltidisciplinary team effort with case manager RN's, pharmacists, geriatric nurse practitioners, Geriatricians and Primary Care Physicians. The goal of the team is to reduce avoidable hospitalizations, readmissions and ER visits. The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of services that include, but are not limited to: home visits to patients and their family; phone contact with patients, caregivers and family members; crisis evaluation; referrals to community resources; placement issues; assessment of a patient's mental health needs; and meeting with patients in a clinic setting.
This position requires using only therapeutic procedures approved by the Supervising LCSW/Case manager and within professional scope of practice, adherence to organizational policies, the W&I Code and professional and ethical behavior at all times.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: -Provide direct mental health assessments and potential referral to Behavioral Health.-Crisis! intervention, brief supportive therapy and consultation with ! caregivers and family members.-Interact directly with Primary Care Physicians, Geriatricians, Geriatric Nurse Practitioners, Case manager RN's, pharmacists and other members of the medical team. -Introduce and complete the Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) with patients and family members.-Maintain and keep current all electronic documentation in patient charts.-Conduct home visits as needed, maintain contact with patients in the office setting or through regular phone contact.?Requirements: -Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters degree in Social Work. Maintain current continuing education units as required for license renewal.-Current unrestricted license in the State of California as a Clinical Social worker.-Two years post-licensure clinical experience.-Experience working in a clinical/medical setting is preferable including case management services.-Experience in providing a variety of clinical modalities and services to! patients 18 years of age and older who have a broad variety of diagnoses.Required skills include: -Mental health assessment, formulation of treatment plans; intervention and follow through and providing documentation of services.-Evaluating suicidal and homicidal risk and other high risk situations (i.e. psychotic process; drug/alcohol use/intoxication).-Knowledge and use of DSM IV.
Normal and Abnormal Psychology. Assessment skills and crisis intervention. Treatment planning and intervention skills. Sensitivity to and awareness of cultural and ethnic diversity of patients.
Ethical and legal issues. Community resources.-Effective verbal and written communication skills.-Must adhere to all patient confidentiality requirements and standards.-Ability to effectively resolve conflict and cope with crisis situations.-Ability to establish and maintain rapport to engage patients effectively in treatment.-Current California Drivers License, as the position requires! movement between clinics and patient homes on a regular basis. ?~CBOJP! ~03-25-2013About Us Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - the fifth largest hospital system in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada.
Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff i! s well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.
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This career starts available on: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:16:55 GMT
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