Job Description:ResponsibilitiesSocial Worker-PRN- LCSWHorizon Health, has an excellent career opportunity for a PRN Social Worker in the Behavioral Health Program at Great Plains Regional Medical Center.This position is responsible for providing direct high quality psychotherapy services to patients in assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning. The Social Worker assists patients and their families in understanding and adjusting to diagnoses and potential treatments. Social Workers can also help identify resources during treatment and after discharge. The Social Worker effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team.Responsibilities:

At all times, conducts oneself ethically in accordance with all relevant standards and regulations
Maintains Knowledge of, and demonstrates respect for patient rights
Works sufficient hours to ensure effective performance. Coordinates work hours with supervisor
Designs and Implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data
Appropriately participates in referral development processes and activities as directed/requested
Actively involved in assessing patient progress and communicating results and trends to supervisor and treatment team
As directed, conducts individual psychotherapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques
As directed, conducts family therapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displaying sufficient theoretical knowledge of family therapy principles/psychopathology and effective treatment techniques
As directed, conducts group therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques
As directed, conducts activity therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of activity therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques.
As directed, conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills in presenting material
Provides group and individual therapies on weekends as directed by supervisor
Conducts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs
Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed.
Provides appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment
Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with patient family, nursing staff and attending physician. Displays thorough knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources, and makes effective contact with disposition sources
Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures
Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams
Submits timely and accurate CQI+ outcome data on a weekly basis
Actively involved in measuring patient performance; communicates results and trends to supervisor
Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process
Actively participates in department processes as requested
Ensures facility is safe and reports deficiencies to the Program Director
Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered
Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications
Assists with ambulating and lifting patients as needed
Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, hospital and company competencies and training expectations
Participates as an active member of the Referral Development Team
If applicable, serves as the Administrator of the IOP/OP Service line
If applicable, assigned to the Inpatient Program(s)
If applicable, assigned to the IOP Program(s)
If applicable, assigned to the PHP Program(s)
If applicable, assigned to the OP Program(s)
Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Long and Short-term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
Life Insurance
Career development opportunities within the company
Tuition Assistance
Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

Who we are & where you can make a difference:Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs.About Universal Health Services:One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.For more information about the position, contact Courtney Eble, Healthcare recruiter, at courtney.eble@horizonhealth.com
Qualifications

LCSW with associated experience
Minimum one year internship or 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

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