Social Worker: LISW - Geriatric Psych
About Behavioral Care Solutions
We are a GROWING COMPANY: Behavioral Care Solutions is the largest psychiatric and psycho-social services provider in long-term care in the Mid-West, supporting 600 long-term care facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana...and expanding.
We have immediate openings for an LISW who specialize, or have interest, in geriatric behavioral health.
Part-Time or Full-Time
Locations: We currently have an opening in Toledo, OH
We offer the Candidate:
- DAYTIME position; M-F with flexibility as arranged with practice manager
- Autonomy within facilities and with clinical support and supervision
- Direct clinical contacts with elders and marginalized clients
- Dedicated Practice Manager for scheduling, authorizations, operational support
- Interdisciplinary team approach
- Electronic charting with modern medical record
- Paid malpractice and competitive salary and benefits (for full time)
Responsibilities include:
- Provide direct psycho-social services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment of nursing home residents.
- Includes individual, group and family therapies.
- See 10 - 15 patients per day. Can flex and see more or less to accommodate scheduling as needed, focus on work life balance
- Collaboration with Interdisciplinary team to ensure best practice and quality outcomes as well as assure continuity of care.
- Knowledge of Medicare guidelines and medically necessary documentation of clinical contacts.
- Direct clinical role.
Qualifications of the Social Worker:
- LISW; Masters from an accredited University plus 1-2 years' experience.
- Full State license.
- Superior communication skills and ability to collaborate with clients, coworkers and other relevant professional contacts.
- Proficient with use of technology (medical records, word, excel, etc.)
The Following is a Plus:
- 1+ years' experience providing mental health services, particularly healthcare settings in Nursing Homes.
- Experience with Medicare guidelines, standards of care and documentation.
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
COVID-19 considerations:
Long-term care facilities require extensive precautions.
Education:
Experience:
- Clinical Social Workers: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LISW License (Required)
- Work Location: In person