*Social Worker: LCSW - 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 Clinical Social Workers who specialize, or have interest, in geriatric behavioral health.

*Part-Time or Full-Time*

Locations: We currently have an opening in Peoria, IL

Qualifications of the Social Worker:
* LCSW; 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.)

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.

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.

Behavioral Care Solutions is an equal opportunity employer

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Geriatrics
* Psychiatry
Schedule:
* Choose your own hours
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday



Application Question(s):
* Are you interested in working with the older adult and geriatric population?

Education:
* Master's (Preferred)

Experience:
* Clinical Social Workers: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
* LCSW License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Peoria, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)


Work Location: In person