Job Title: Psychiatric Social Worker, LCSW Department: Adult Outpatient Clinics

Reports to: Director of Social Work Services Revision Date: 10/3/2023

Grade Level: 28 Status: Exempt

Job Summary:

Responsible for evaluating client needs, providing direct clinical services and participating in

Inter-disciplinary team meetings/staffing. Provides direct psychiatric social work services within the

Inpatient setting. Maintains appropriate documentation and prepare reports as required. Occasionally supervises subordinate staff and/or students.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide counseling for individuals, groups, or families. Obtain social history on every client admitted, complete mandatory assessments, assist with housing, financial and discharge planning needs. Document daily progress in notes; review Bill of Rights and Health Care Proxy with each client. Provide input into treatment plans and obtain releases of information to obtain collateral involvement. Provide services as an individual therapist, including assessment of treatment needs, treatment planning, and coordination of services. Provide clinical services in accordance with managed care regulations when indicated. Obtain authorizations for services as necessary. Provide clinical supervision to subordinate staff or students when indicated; provide consultation/education related to specialty area for other staff as indicated. Maintain accurate and timely documentation and prepare periodic reports as required. Coordinate clients’ plans of treatment with other service providers as needed. Refer for additional/specialized services when indicated as necessary. Maintain current knowledge of the regional human services system and know how to access these services/programs as necessary. Organize and facilitate mental health related groups. Comply with state and federal government rules and regulations regarding health, safety and equal opportunity. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities (Unit Specific):

Current professional knowledge of therapeutic concepts and techniques. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, other service providers, and the community at large. Knowledge of state and federal government rules and regulations regarding health, safety and equal opportunity. Ability to work under stressful situations with clients, families and other human services providers. Appointments may involve irregular work hours and may be provided at satellite locations. Knowledge of community resources and services in the surrounding areas. Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information.

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in Social Work with NYS license required. At least 1 year experience working with adults with serious mental illness preferred.

Working Conditions:

Requires attendance of seminars, workshops, conferences when appropriate. Maintain current professional knowledge of therapeutic concepts and techniques. Attend seminars, workshops and conferences when appropriate. Requires attendance of staff and team meetings. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to perform prolonged or extensive standing, walking, and/or traversing. Must be able to lift up to 15lbs at times. Actively participates in in-service programs, Quality Assurance programs and CQI, cross training; attends all mandatory classes and committees as required; completes unit-specific competencies. Position requires attendance to ensure requirements are met. Complies with DOH requirements for annual health assessments and required immunizations.

Pay Range: $28.95-$34.74/hr

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County’s largest employers. More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 164-bed community hospital with a brand new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.