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DepartmentDenver Sheriffs

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, plans, organizes and implements psychiatric social work treatment for clients and families. This work includes assessing the psychological needs of patients and families and carrying out interventions such as individual, group, and family therapy consistent with the spirit of evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing and acceptance and commitment therapy. The work also includes identifying and connecting patients to resources to assist with their ongoing behavioral health

Essential Functions:

Functions as a social worker on the multidisciplinary inpatient psychiatry treatment team, providing psychiatric treatment, coordination of care and discharge plans as it pertains to the behavioral health needs of the client and family. Participates in the implementation and execution of treatment plans, including daily multidisciplinary rounds and weekly treatment plan reviews as needed. (25%) Co-facilitates or facilitates family sessions throughout the duration of admission that relate to the collection of collateral information, diagnosis, prognosis, family communication, increased coping and psychiatric safety planning. Manages the scheduling of family meetings to align with family availability and to prevent double-booking across provider disciplines. Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments that are thorough, individualized, objective and complete. (25%) Applies knowledge of individual, group and family functioning to ensure appropriateness of treatment methods to assist client in achieving treatment goals. Is aware of and able to articulate the professional use of self in the relationship to maximize client's adjustment, enhance strengths and promote resolution of identified problems. Demonstrates ability to develop effective therapeutic interventions that are socio-culturally sensitive. (25%) Utilizes clinical skills to provide treatment recommendations to clients and families. Coordinates follow-up treatment referrals to various levels of care including short-term residential treatment, long-term residential treatment, partial hospital programs, intensive outpatient programs, in-home therapy, day treatment, and outpatient therapy/psychiatry as indicated. Education:

Master's Degree Required Work Experience:

1-3 years post Master's Degree social work practice under the supervision of a licensed Required or equivalently qualified social worker or other DORA approved professional practitioner Required Licenses:

LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW State Licensing Board Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of crisis intervention and brief and long-term therapy processes. Knowledge of patient populations' cultural, religious, ethnic, and social systems in interactions, care planning and education. Knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis and demonstrates this knowledge verbally and in writing. Skill in navigating and documenting within a medical record system. Skill in providing care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the unit. Skill in establishing a treatment alliance and engaging the client system in goal setting and prioritizing. Ability to manage the professional relationship including termination. Ability to respond to trauma or psychiatric emergency. Proficiency with software applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Proficiency in operating Electronic Medical Records, including EPIC.

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Work TypeRegular

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Benefits

Outstandin benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Childcare discount... For full info follow application link.

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