SOCIAL WORKER II (MA/LMSW)

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.

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