Hiring School LCSW for 24/25 Year $50-$55/hr

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker collaborates with the multi-disciplinary team to provide input in the development of the plan of care for those patients/clients requiring social work intervention. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides counseling and crisis intervention to patients/clients who have social or emotional problems in a variety of settings across the age span.

PAY: $50-$55/hour DOE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides necessary social work interventionCounsels individuals and families in crisis and help with issues such as poverty, loss and illnessAssesses patient's psychosocial needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies interventions to meet the established patient/client goalsCollaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient/clientFacilitates patient/client and family referrals to community agencies when appropriateProvides financial counseling when necessary to achieve the treatment goals established by the multi- disciplinary teamMay be required to respond to crisis situations, including domestic violence and child abuseMay be required to provide witness services and evidence in court casesVisits schools to assess academic concernsWorks with government agencies to help clients apply for Medicare and Medicaid when appropriateArranges home visits to evaluate a patient/client health, home environment and family interaction/supportAssists patient/family/caregivers in planning for present and future psychosocial needs Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes in patient status to physician and appropriate multi- disciplinary team membersAdheres to facility and Amergis policies and procedures at all times

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education requiredActive license as an LCSW in state of practice requiredMinimum of one year of social work experience preferredComplies with all relevant professional standards of practice Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) Must meet all federal, state and local requirements Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required Computer proficiency required Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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