Psychiatric Evaluator/Case Manager LMSW or LCSW - CHOICES, St. Peters Hospital

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Psychiatric Evaluator/Case Manager LMSW or LCSW - CHOICES, St. Peters Hospital

If you are looking for a full time position in Social Services, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Hospital, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights:

• Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge

• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

What you will do:

The Social Worker LMSW/LCSW provides advance clinical social work services, in the emergency room setting. This unique position partners Behavioral Health and Care Coordination by conducting evaluations of patients in psychiatric crisis for disposition planning as well as case management services to those patients in need. Responsibilities may include diagnosis, psychotherapy, care planning, case management, and community resource coordination to patients and their families who utilize inpatient and outpatient medical services. Work involves the use of sophisticated interviewing, assessment, and multi-modality psychotherapeutic interventions aimed at positively affecting the physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning of patients and their families. Work involves use of high-level creative problem solving and advance communication skills while performing under mainly autonomous conditions.

Responsibilities :

• Diagnose and treat psychological, behavioral and emotional disorders

• Provide specialized skills and mental health therapy for clients.

• Identify barriers which impact optimal patient functioning

• Ensure patients receive appropriate resources in most appropriate setting

What you will need :

• Master's degree in Social Work is required.

• NYS LMSW or LCSW licensure is required.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Medical, Psychiatric, or Health Care setting is required.

Pay Range: $29.00 - $41.40

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran