SOCIAL WORKER II (MA/LMSW)

Responsibilities

• Social Worker II (LMSW) – Eagle Pass, TX
• This is a Fort Duncan Hospital position- partnered with Horizon Health
• Fort Duncan Hospital is seeking a Social Worker II (LMSW) in Eagle Pass, TX.

The Social Worker II is responsible for providing direct high-quality psychotherapy services to patients in assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning. The Social Worker II assists patients and their families in understanding and adjusting to diagnoses and potential treatments. Social Workers II can also help identify resources during treatment and after discharge. The Social Worker II effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team. A Social Worker II may clinically supervise a Social Worker l. A Social Worker II may serve as the Director of Social Services for the program per DPU requirements.

Responsibilities

• At all times, conducts oneself ethically in accordance with all relevant standards and regulations
• Maintains Knowledge of, and demonstrates respect for patient rights
• Works sufficient hours to ensure effective performance. Coordinates work hours with supervisor

Designs and Implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patients symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data

Appropriately participates in referral development processes and activities as directed/requested

Actively involved in assessing patient progress and communicating results and trends to supervisor and treatment team

As directed, conducts individual psychotherapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques

As directed, conducts family therapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displaying sufficient theoretical knowledge of family therapy principles/psychopathology and effective treatment techniques

As directed, conducts group therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge Of group therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques

As directed, conducts activity therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of activity therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques.

As directed, conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills in presenting material

• Provides group and individual therapies on weekends as directed by supervisor
• Conducts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs
• Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed
• Provides appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment

Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in dose conjunction with patient family, nursing staff and attending physician. Displays thorough knowledge

Of referral/placement process and available community resources, and makes effective contact with disposition sources

• Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams
• Submits timely and accurate CQI+ outcome data on a weekly basis
• Actively involved in measuring patient performance; communicates results and trends to supervisor
• Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
• Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
• Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process
• Actively participates in department processes as requested
• Ensures facility is safe and reports deficiencies to the Program Director
• Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered

Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications

Assists with ambulating and lifting patients as needed

Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, hospital and company competencies and training expectations

• Participates as an active member of the Referral Development Team
• If applicable, serves as the Administrator of the IOPIOP Service line
• If applicable, assigned to the Inpatient Program(s)
• If applicable, assigned to the IOP Program(s)
• If applicable, assigned to the PHP Program(s)
• If applicable, assigned to the OP Program(s)
• Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U. S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

About Eagle Pass, TX

Eagle Pass, TX offers a blend of international commerce, historical significance, and a unique bicultural atmosphere. The city has the only casino in Texas operated by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas. Visitors can also easily cross for authentic Mexican dining, crafts at the Zaragoza Mercado, and the Plaza de las Tres Culturas. The area also has a rich military & frontier history, affordable cost of living, economic opportunity, outdoor recreation, and community events.

For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health, Senior Executive Recruiter at Oscar.Hernandez2@horizonhealth.com

Qualifications

Education. Certification/Licensure. and/or Experience

A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or similar field

A Masters Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in Social Work (MSW)

Must have a valid state license in Social Work as required by the state in which the Social Worker will be providing services (LMSW or state equivalent)

• Minimum three years' of experience in a similar position and/or industry
• Serves as Director of Social Services for DPU
• If applicable, serves as IOP Administrator

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on

professional literature

Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management

protocols

Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon

competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis.

Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards

Develops basic knowledge Of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure

Knowledge. skills. and abilities required

• Proficient in software applications
• Effective presentation skills
• Ability to manage stress appropriately
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to manager anger, fear, hostility and/or violence of others appropriately

Maintains a positive attitude/public image while in the facility and in all work- related activities outside the facility

• Language Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and

correspondence

Ability to write detailed correspondence

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations

to patients and their families, Program leadership, employees, clients, providers, vendors, etc.

• Competencies
• Communicates effectively with Other professional and support staff to achieve positive patent outcomes
• Communicates effectively with families, agencies and referral sources

conveying a positive and professional image

Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered

Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications

Displays competent, effective interviewing and report-writing skills

Completes competent, dear progress notes and assessments according to program policies and procedure

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and/or clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

This position may have contact with patients who have moderate to severe psychiatric concerns and/or behavioral issues. There is the possibility this position could be exposed to violent behavior from patients and/or behavioral issues as part of their daily duties.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative Of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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