Job Information
Intermountain Health Social Worker - Palliative Care - Inpatient in Lafayette, Colorado
Job Description:
The Mental Health Professional (Clinical) utilizes clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care appropriate care team, assess crisis situations to appropriately provide needed resources and or referrals for the patient, and to provide family and individual treatment as indicated. This position works collaboratively with patients, patient's significant other, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties. This position provides care appropriate to the established plan of care in the assigned patient population.
Essential Functions
Diagnoses and treats various mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, modifying care plan(s) to reflect changes in patient status
Refers patients to other services to improve their well-being. These referrals may include community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, or other mental health providers.
Works with the multi-disciplinary team to develop a discharge plan in order to provide further care, services, and referrals in order to ensure continuity of care.
Organizes and prioritizes daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging patient needs in area(s) of responsibility.
Performs behavioral health consultation for patients and caregivers. Conducts psychosocial assessments. Provides supportive, crisis bereavement and other behavioral health interventions as necessary.
Educates, communicates, and coordinates with multiple patient care teams and outside agencies as necessary to ensure the patient receives quality care, a timely discharge, and to identify and resolve delays and issues. Credentialing through medical staff office and peer review requirements may apply if working in the behavioral health setting.
May provide support and debriefing, in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program, for staff members following adverse events.
Skills
Behavioral Health Intervention
Patient Care
Multi-disciplinary Teaming
Community Based Services
Continuity of Care
Communication
Referrals
Psychosocial Evaluation
Patient and Family Coordination
Conflict Resolution
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Social Work or related field. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
Current State Licensure as LCSW or LMFT, or LPC.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Computer Skills, i.e., email, word processing.
Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with patients, families, and treatment teams.
Physical Requirements:
Location:
Good Samaritan Hospital
Work City:
Lafayette
Work State:
Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$34.06 - $52.55
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.