Job Summary
The Behavioral Health Social Worker is responsible for performing patient evaluations, offering counseling services, and assisting patients and their families in accessing vital resources. This role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to aid in treatment decision-making and deliver critical casework services in both acute care and community environments.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate needs.
- Provide effective counseling to patients and their families.
- Facilitate connections to community resources and support services.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to influence treatment choices.
- Deliver essential casework services across various healthcare settings.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a related capacity.
- Possession of a current LCSW, LSW, or LPC license.
- Certification in Basic Life Support is required.
Holy Cross Hospital West Valley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
