Behavioral Health LSW/LPC Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown

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St Elizabeth Youngstown.

Full Time- 40 hours

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Licensed Social Worker will work on the inpatient Behavioral Health units and provide services to patients with acute mental disorders. The Social Worker will complete biopsychosocial assessments, address psychosocial needs of patients, facilitate daily psychotherapy groups, coordinate discharge planning, maintain communication with family members and responsible parties regarding all aspects of patient care, act as contact person for various outside organizations and referring agencies.

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm, Rotating Weekends and Holidays

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Social Work or related Bachelors Degree.

Masters Degree Highly Preferred

Ohio LSW or LPC required.

EXPERIENCE

Experience working in the Behavioral Health setting

Experience in a hospital/inpatient setting

Experience facilitating Psychotherapy Groups

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Ability to complete detailed biopsychosocial assessments.

Creative problem solving and critical thinking

Knowledge of mental health disorders and interventions

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with physicians, patients, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Ability to organize and present information clearly and concisely.

Excellent customer service skills.

Experience with PASRR, LOC and nursing home placement process

PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Demonstrates Mercy Health's mission and core values of respect, compassion, interdependence, excellence and stewardship.

2. Exhibits ability to work as team member and to contribute to the realization of team goals.

3. Is proactive in promoting resident rights and is available for problem solving related to patient concerns.

4. Provides psychosocial counseling for patients and families regarding grief, socialization, anxiety, impaired coping, self-esteem issues, spiritual distress, altered thought processes, feelings of powerlessness and fear, non-compliant and maladaptive behaviors, mood disturbances and altered family processes.

5. Coordinates planning and monitors resolution of patient's psychosocial problems and maladaptive behaviors.

6. Maintains expert knowledge base of community resources.

7. Performs other related duties as needed.

8. Acts as a liaison between the patient, family, and staff of the facility for any concerns that may arise.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

1. Communicates effectively and respectfully with staff, patients, families and other professionals; when under pressure, exhibits self-restraint.

2. Exercises sound independent judgment in resolving problems without precedent.

3. Demonstrates interest and self-motivation in a positive manner.

4. Is timely in meeting all deadlines.

5. Performs duties and responsibilities willingly.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

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