Social Worker-MSW (FT Days - Behavioral Health - Jay County)
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24 June, 2024
Full Time
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358074
Social Worker-MSW (FT Days - Behavioral Health - Jay County)
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Job Description
Overview
Is compassion your superpower? We are looking for an outstanding therapist to join our IUH Jay Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic. In this space you will work with individuals across the life span who are experiencing mental health and addiction issues. Your duties will include connecting with individuals through the completion of a biopsychosocial assessment, developing a patient centered treatment plan, and incorporating therapeutic interventions in both individual and, when appropriate, group sessions. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team that will work to create a space for patients to find hope, support, and to know that they are valued. We focus on developing self-efficacy, acquiring skills to improve overall functioning, and address underlying issues that are impacting their overall quality of life. We see patients seeking our services as valued, capable, and brave individuals. We strive to support them on their journey to overall wellness. We assist our patients with identifying resources and supports available to help in achieving their goals. Often stigma can make it difficult for individuals to seek support, we strive to ensure that our clinic is different and those walking through our doors know they matter. This position is full-time, days with no weekends or holidays required.
• CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) certification preferred.
• Permanent LSW licensure required, LCSW licensure preferred.
• Requires relevant health care, mental health or community-based experience.
• Requires knowledge of the impact of the disease process and of human behavior to provide psychosocial assessments, short-term therapeutic counseling, and crisis intervention to patients, families and staff.
• Requires knowledge of state and county adult and child protective legal mandates.
• Requires knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Maintains principles, practices and techniques of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the community, medical teams, law enforcement, APS/CPS, schools, probation and other agencies as indicated.
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
•0-3 years of Medical Social Work experience required.
- Must demonstrate a high level of compassion and belief in others.
- Must be able to work with individuals with a variety of backgrounds and demonstrate cultural competency.
- Must be seeking more than just a job, ideal candidates will have a passion for service to others while still upholding boundaries and maintaining high standards of ethics.
- Must be willing to learn and grow. Staff in our clinic are offered opportunities to explore interests and grow their skills to best serve the patients who are presenting for care.
- Therapists will be responsible for documentation in the EMR and must be able to do so concisely and professionally.
- Must be able to see the value and worth in others and help them to see this in themselves.
This position will be Monday-Friday. The schedule will be as follows: M,W,TH: 8am -4:30pm, Tuesday 8a-6:30pm and Fri 8am-2:30pm.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Qualifications for the Social Worker-MSW (FT Days - Behavioral Health - Jay County) Role
Overview
Is compassion your superpower? We are looking for an outstanding therapist to join our IUH Jay Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic. In this space you will work with individuals across the life span who are experiencing mental health and addiction issues. Your duties will include connecting with individuals through the completion of a biopsychosocial assessment, developing a patient centered treatment plan, and incorporating therapeutic interventions in both individual and, when appropriate, group sessions. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team that will work to create a space for patients to find hope, support, and to know that they are valued. We focus on developing self-efficacy, acquiring skills to improve overall functioning, and address underlying issues that are impacting their overall quality of life. We see patients seeking our services as valued, capable, and brave individuals. We strive to support them on their journey to overall wellness. We assist our patients with identifying resources and supports available to help in achieving their goals. Often stigma can make it difficult for individuals to seek support, we strive to ensure that our clinic is different and those walking through our doors know they matter. This position is full-time, days with no weekends or holidays required.
- Master's Degree in Social Work required.
- CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) certification preferred.
- Permanent LSW licensure required, LCSW licensure preferred.
- Requires relevant health care, mental health or community-based experience.
- Requires knowledge of the impact of the disease process and of human behavior to provide psychosocial assessments, short-term therapeutic counseling, and crisis intervention to patients, families and staff.
- Requires knowledge of state and county adult and child protective legal mandates.
- Requires knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Maintains principles, practices and techniques of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the community, medical teams, law enforcement, APS/CPS, schools, probation and other agencies as indicated.
- Requires proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- 0-3 years of Medical Social Work experience required.
- Must demonstrate a high level of compassion and belief in others.
- Must be able to work with individuals with a variety of backgrounds and demonstrate cultural competency.
- Must be seeking more than just a job, ideal candidates will have a passion for service to others while still upholding boundaries and maintaining high standards of ethics.
- Must be willing to learn and grow. Staff in our clinic are offered opportunities to explore interests and grow their skills to best serve the patients who are presenting for care.
- Therapists will be responsible for documentation in the EMR and must be able to do so concisely and professionally.
- Must be able to see the value and worth in others and help them to see this in themselves.
This position will be Monday-Friday. The schedule will be as follows: M,W,TH: 8am -4:30pm, Tuesday 8a-6:30pm and Fri 8am-2:30pm.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
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