Social Worker: LISW - Geriatric Psych

About Behavioral Care Solutions

We are a GROWING COMPANY: Behavioral Care Solutions is the largest psychiatric and psycho-social services provider in long-term care in the Mid-West, supporting 600 long-term care facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana...and expanding.

We have immediate openings for an LISW who specialize, or have interest, in geriatric behavioral health.

Part-Time or Full-Time

Locations: We currently have an opening in Toledo, OH

We offer the Candidate:

• DAYTIME position; M-F with flexibility as arranged with practice manager
• Autonomy within facilities and with clinical support and supervision
• Direct clinical contacts with elders and marginalized clients
• Dedicated Practice Manager for scheduling, authorizations, operational support
• Interdisciplinary team approach
• Electronic charting with modern medical record
• Paid malpractice and competitive salary and benefits (for full time)

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct psycho-social services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment of nursing home residents.
• Includes individual, group and family therapies.
• See 10 - 15 patients per day. Can flex and see more or less to accommodate scheduling as needed, focus on work life balance
• Collaboration with Interdisciplinary team to ensure best practice and quality outcomes as well as assure continuity of care.
• Knowledge of Medicare guidelines and medically necessary documentation of clinical contacts.
• Direct clinical role.

Qualifications of the Social Worker:

• LISW; Masters from an accredited University plus 1-2 years' experience.
• Full State license.
• Superior communication skills and ability to collaborate with clients, coworkers and other relevant professional contacts.
• Proficient with use of technology (medical records, word, excel, etc.)

The Following is a Plus:

• 1+ years' experience providing mental health services, particularly healthcare settings in Nursing Homes.
• Experience with Medicare guidelines, standards of care and documentation.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:

Long-term care facilities require extensive precautions.

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Clinical Social Workers: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LISW License (Required)
• Work Location: In person