LICSW – Bilingual in Spanish

Role Overview

• 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
• 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

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in social work required with a current valid LICSW
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) required
• Individual case management and knowledge of managed care
• De-escalation/restraint management techniques
• Motivational Interviewing and short-term treatment techniques
• Strong ability to assess and evaluate patient needs and develop treatment plans

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities