POSITION SUMMARY

The Geri-Psych Social Worker is a key member of the Care Coordination/Geri-Psych team. The GP SW provides and/or oversees the provision of appropriate and timely resources, interventions and services for selected patients in the hospital. An important job function is to assess patients and develop individualized plans of care which includes, but is not limited to, effective, safe and efficient discharge planning. They may also provide therapy or counseling services to patients, as well as help family members learn to deal with mental illness in the family.

The GP SW collaborates with the interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals involved in the plan of care for Geri-Psych patients including, but not limited to, Case Management and clinical staff, the patient's primary provider, caregivers/family members, practice team members and community partners. In this way, the GP SW ensures that plans are focused and effective which helps patients to connect with and utilize a full range of psychiatric, medical, community and other services available.

May function as Director of Social Services (exempt unit) who monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of social services furnished.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills and Abilities

· Experience and comfort working with adult patients 55+ who have complex psychiatric problems

· Knowledge of behavioral health, dementia and care planning

· Ability to engage patients in a therapeutic relationship when appropriate

· Ability to work with families of diverse patient populations

· Ability to assist patients/families understand and access resources

· Strong assessment skills

· Ability to advocate/negotiate for patients through systems

· Good organizational skills

· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

· Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective team collaboration

· Maintains confidentiality

Qualifications

· MSW required

· LICSW required

· Two years’ experience in Geriatric Psych required

· Knowledge of end of life issues

· Experience in conducting group therapy sessions, family and individual therapy sessions

· Knowledge of community agencies and resources

· Minimum of two years’ experience in a psychiatric health care setting preferred

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

Behavioral health, Senior, Geri, Geriatric, Hospital, Social Worker

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location

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