Job Description:ResponsibilitiesHorizon Health, the nation’s leading psychiatric contract management company, has an excellent career opportunity for a PRN In Patient Social Worker to work weekends on the Behavioral Health Unit at CarolinaEast Medcal Center in New Bern, NC.Responsibilities include assessments, unit management, psychodiagnosis, treatment planning and discharge planning, as well as group, individual and family treatment. The successful candidate must have Masters in Social work, a minimum of two years experience working with mental health programs, excellent clinical skills.EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.NoticeAt UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or 1-800-852-3449.
QualificationsEducation, Certification/Licensure, and/or Experience * LCSW

Minimum one year experience in a similar position and/or industry
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols.
Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required * Proficient in software applications

Effective presentation skills
Ability to manage stress appropriately
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Ability to manager anger, fear, hostility and/or violence of others appropriately
Maintains a positive attitude/public image while in the facility and in all work-related activities outside the facility

Language Skills * Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
Ability to write detailed correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, Program leadership, employees, clients, providers, vendors, etc.

Competencies * Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes

Communicates effectively with families, agencies and referral sources conveying a positive and professional image
Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered
Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications
Displays competent, effective interviewing and report-writing skills
Completes competent, clear progress notes and assessments according to program policies and procedures

PRN LCSW Social Worker

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