2024-05-22
AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Lynn
Massachusetts
01910
United States
Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description:
Ask us about our $3,000 sign on bonus for qualifying, external candidates! *Candidates must be able to speak Spanish*This position encompasses the following duties:
-Advocate for patient needs by conducting ongoing psychosocial needs assessments and communicating these needs to the treatment team
· Plan and implement appropriate inpatient disposition in collaboration with the treatment team
· Effectively identify patient, family, institutional and community barriers to discharge or transitions in treatment. Coordinate referrals and facilitate transitions in treatment while addressing the barriers identified
· Coordinate the development and formulation of psychosocial and case management needs assessments through available resources in the community
· Facilitate and/or provide direct clinical therapeutic interventions to prevent relapse and ensure continuity of care based on physician care plans
· Provide information/education to patients and their families/significant others regarding illness, recovery and treatment options
· Work collaboratively and professionally with the treatment team in maintaining a collaborative relationship with the outside providers and the reimbursement team to optimize the provision of high-quality patient care
Qualifications
· Master’s Degree in social work required with a current valid LICSW
· Exhibits ability to be competent in the following areas:
o Individual case management and knowledge of managed care
o De-escalation/restraint management techniques
o Motivational Interviewing and short-term treatment techniques
o Strong ability to assess and evaluate patient needs and develop treatment plans to address the identified needs.
o Strong organizational skills
o Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced work environment
o Brief family interventions as required