Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Description: CareNow Services, LLC is in need of Licensed Clinical Social Worker right now, this occupation will be dwelled in Tennessee. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. CareNow Services, a leading provider of Geriatric behavioral health services, is currently recruiting for Licensed Clinical Social Workers in North West Georgia , ! to provide behavioral health services in long-term care facilities. The LCSW will conduct diagnostic and behavioral health assessments, develop treatment plans, provide on-going psychotherapy, behavior management, crisis management, and nursing facility staff education and training. Regional travel required. Full-time/part time or flexible contract opportunities are available. Interested candidates can email a brief resume and letter of interest to apply@care-now.net or fax it to 888-388-9622
Position Overview
Provide mental health services to residents in designated nursing homes
Credentials Required
LCSW in Georgia in good standing
Duties and Responsibilities
Abides by all responsibilities as outlined in signed Independent contractor’s contract with Care-now. Maintains professional liability insurance at all times, forwarding to Care-now all current and renewed policies. Obtains referrals from program director, nursing home staff, and v! arious referral sources. Once insurance information is verifie! d, obtains permission from program manager to provide initial assessment, and subsequent treatment services. Explains and obtains authorization and consent from the resident and/or legal guardian to provide services. Develops initial treatment plan and conducts individual, group, and family therapy in relation to treatment plan. Responsible to inform nursing home staff, primary care physician, CareNow psychiatrist, and family members as needed when aware of any remarkable conditions related to residents physical/mental condition or medication. Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team at the nursing facility including participation in Individual Care-plan treatment plan meetings when necessary. Provide Case-management services and advocate for resident as requested or needed. Responsible for completing all sections of the progress notes each time the resident is seen. All documentation should be legible and according to program guidelines. Leaves one ! copy of the treatment plan and progress note with the facility, either on the resident’s chart or provided to a designated contact person within the facility within 7 days of service. Forwards copies of treatment plans and progress notes to Care-Now office within 7 days for billing purposes. Participates in meetings/calls with program manager or designated Care-Now staff as needed. Seeks supervisory assistance and direction in order to maintain a high degree of efficiency, accuracy and proficiency. Completes and forwards all any additional documentation (in-service trainings, informed consent forms, care-plan meetings documentation) to Care-Now office within 7 days of service. Responsible for maintaining client caseload information, dates of services, geographical information, Medicaid/Medicare numbers, Diagnosis, legal guardian, Power of Attorney Nursing home staff, and Primary Care physician contact information, and any pertinent information regarding treatment. Ensures! confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines for each resident ! and that all residents are treated professionally and with dignity. Provides on-going education, in-service trainings, and marketing efforts to nursing home staff to promote referrals. Assume additional responsibilities as necessary in agreement with Independent contract or program management with Care-Now. Abides by professional ethics, laws, and education requirements to maintain licensure in good standing.
Experience and Education Requirements
Current LCSW in Good standing with the state of Georgia. Minimum of 2 years direct care in counseling/psychiatric nursing; working with the mentally challenged. Knowledge of the developmental process, normal and abnormal, from conception through adulthood; knowledge of the principles, techniques, methods, theory of assessment practice in serving residents with mental illness, mental retardation and developmental disability; knowledge of developmental diagnostic issues in mental illness, mental retardation and developmental ! disability, treatment and management of MI/MR/DD older adults. Effective communication skills, emphasizing diplomacy and assertiveness Excellent verbal and written communication Must be well organized and able to multitask Must maintain confidentiality and exhibit a professional demeanor
Other Skills/Abilities
Problem solvingâ€"the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Ability to relate and convey knowledge in a constructive and enabling manner to residents, their families and nursing facility staff and other community organizations and programs. Interpersonal Skillsâ€"the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. Planning/organizingâ€"the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. Quality controlâ€"the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and m! onitors own work to ensure quality. Adaptabilityâ€"the individual adapt! s to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Dependabilityâ€"the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance. Written communicationâ€"the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
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