Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker collaborates with themulti-disciplinary team to provide input in the development of the plan of carefor those patients/clients requiring social work intervention. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker providescounseling and crisis intervention to patients/clients who have social oremotional problems in a variety of settings across the age span.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Provides necessary social work intervention
+ Counsels individuals and families in crisis and help withissues such as poverty, loss and illness
+ Assesses patient's psychosocial needs, plans for, evaluatesand modifies interventions to meet the established patient/client goals
+ Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate teamgoals for each patient/client
+ Facilitates patient/client and family referrals to communityagencies when appropriate
+ Provides financial counseling when necessary to achieve thetreatment goals established by the multi- disciplinary team
+ May be required to respond to crisis situations, includingdomestic violence and child abuse
+ May be required to provide witness services and evidence incourt cases
+ Visits schools to assess academic concerns
+ Works with government agencies to help clients apply forMedicare and Medicaid when appropriate
+ Arranges home visits to evaluate a patient/client health,home environment and family interaction/support
+ Assists patient/family/caregivers in planning for presentand future psychosocial needs
+ Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes inpatient status to physician and appropriate multi- disciplinary team members
+ Adheres to facility and Amergis policies and procedures at alltimes
Minimum Requirements:
+ Masters degree in Social Work from a school of social workaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education required
+ Active license as an LCSW in state of practice required
+ Minimum of one year of social work experience preferred
+ Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
+ Participation and completion of Amergis Competency programwhen applicable
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
+ Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
+ Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
+ Computer proficiency required
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.