Lead Social Worker (LMSW, LPC, or LCSW) – Inpatient Behavioral Health

Responsibilities

Lead Social Worker (LMSW, LPC, or LCSW) – Inpatient Behavioral Health – Clarksville, AR

Horizon Health is seeking a Lead Inpatient Social Worker (LMSW, LPC, or LCSW) to work in the Behavioral Health Program Johnson Regional in Clarksville, AR. This inpatient psychiatric unit has a total to 20 geriatric beds.

In addition to providing direct high quality psychotherapy services to patients in assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning, the Lead Social Worker also develops and implements programs to meet the social and emotional needs of the patients.

The Lead Social Worker effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements program plans for patient care during treatment and release from the program

Establishes strategic social services program goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service and operations information

Defines the philosophy, goals and objectives of social services processes and procedures under the direction of hospital administration, Horizon’s clinical and operations staff, and in conjunction with the Medical Director

Works with divisional and national support staff to ensure that the client hospital realizes maximum value from Horizon services

• Responsible for managing social services provided to patients and their families
• Works in partnership with the Program Director, community-based providers, Horizon leadership, client hospital administrative staff and clinical staff to develop and implement programs that promote Unit behavioral health programs within the area/community
• Plans and evaluates department social service activities, communicating the plans to program stakeholders
• If applicable, provides leadership to subordinate social workers and therapists
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position

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!
• Who we are & where you can make a difference:

Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company.

Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years.

With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings.

Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs.

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. uhs.com.

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

About Clarksville, AR

Clarksville, Arkansas, is characterized by its agricultural heritage, outdoor accessibility, and community-focused lifestyle. The city offers a charming, historic lifestyle centered on agriculture, particularly its famous peach orchards, in a convenient Ozark Mountain location.

Positioned along Interstate 40 near Arkansas Wine Country and Mount Magazine, it boasts an accessible, scenic, and family-friendly atmosphere with a strong community feel.

It’s known for the agricultural & culinary heritage, recreation & attractions, strategic location, small town charm with history, convenience & lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required
• 5-8 years of related work experience
• LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) required
• Valid Driver’s License and/or ability to commute to work
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
• Maintains 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

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

• Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility and violence of others appropriately
• Fosters sense of teamwork and collaboration within the department and Hospital
• Ability to make independent clinical judgments
• Ability to read, comprehend and write moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
• Thorough knowledge of the scope and activities of local and private health and welfare agencies and community organizations
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of social work administration.
• Thorough knowledge of the characteristics and social aspects of mental and emotional disturbances and developmental disability
• Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure
• Ability to instruct, direct, and evaluate employees
• Thorough knowledge of the various areas of social work, including group work, community organization, consultation, education, and research
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of management, including program planning, staffing, and budgeting
• If applicable, may serve as Director of Social Services for DPU
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• If applicable, may serve as IOP Administrator
• Ability to manage stress appropriately and channels concerns appropriately

Thorough knowledge of mental hospital administration, particularly as related to the integration of social work programs with other programs

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