Behavioral Health Therapist (Temp); 1.0FTE; Emergency Services/IOS/IP
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
13321BR
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Days, some weekend and holidays.
Compensation: Based on experience.
Hours Per Week: Varies.
Weekends: Some
Temporary Non-Benefit Eligible
The Social Worker in the Emergency Services Department (ES) provides a psychosocial assessment including a formal suicide risk assessment (SRA) to children, adolescents and adults with mental health issues seeking care. The social worker in the ES coordinates with providers, community agencies and ES staff. They work in collaboration with a psychiatrist to determine appropriate disposition, including admission to the hospital in some cases. The Certified Advance Practice Social Worker (CAPSW) works under the direction of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). This is primarily an overnight call position.
Required Qualifications
Master of Science Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social workPrevious experience in a hospital or mental health setting.Credentialed in the state of Wisconsin as a Certified Advance Practice Social Worker (CAPSW)Demonstrated skill in problem solving, conflict resolution and effective communicationCrisis intervention management skillsAbility to communicate with children, adolescents and adultsUse of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
LCSW
EEO/M/F/D/V
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