Summary: Develops and maintains an environment which supports service excellence behaviors. Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and/or employees by being aware of the safety and health policies of the hospital and adhering to and enhancing these policies via the identification/reporting/correcting of unsafe conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses the patient’s psychosocial problems and needs within 72 hours of admission 
• Develops an initial and ongoing plan for treatment and aftercare that is based upon the identified, prioritized psychosocial problems
• Carries out the plan for treatment and aftercare 
• Evaluates the patient’s responses to the planned interventions
• Makes decisions regarding continuation or revision of the treatment plan in coordination with the treatment team
• Maintains the ability to interact with clients, families and co-workers for the purpose of fostering a therapeutic relationship with patients.
• Documents all phases of the treatment process in the medical record within appropriate time frames.
• Maintains accountability for clinical competency, professional growth and development and the professional ethics of clinical practice.
• Demonstrates the competencies necessary to provide services to the psychiatric patient.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school
• Licensed as a Certified Social Worker from the State of New York
• Related experience in health/human services field (preferred)

Location: Carmel-PHC 670 Stoneleigh Avenue

Work Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pay Range: $31.25 - $58.05 hourly (based on experience)