Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)- Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:                The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is responsible for planning,                                                           managing and providing social services as well as implementing                                                           psychosocial programs.

MISSION STATEMENT:

As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.

BENEFITS:

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance Policy ($25,000.00) *Employer Paid

Voluntary Employee Life Insurance

Voluntary Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability *Employer Paid

Accident, Cancer, and Heart Policies

457B Retirement Plan (up to a 3% employer match)

401A Social Security Replacement Plan (5% employer match)

Gym Discounts

Medical Spa Discounts

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

            Responsible to:           Director of Behavioral Health Clinic

            Positions Directly Supervised:            None

            Regular Contact with: All Rural Health personnel, Physicians, and the public.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Providing treatment to individuals with mental disorders, as well as various behavioral and emotional disturbances.
2. Provide consultation on various social aspects of procedures, policies and services to volunteers, medical staff, community group and clinic patients.
3. Recognizing the role of the patient in the treatment plan.
4. Monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic intervention in the office and hospital setting.
5. Works with all Clinic staff to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and visitors
6. Displays an overall positive attitude.
7. Accepts constructive criticism and responds appropriately.
8. Transmits feelings of concern.  Is tactful, courteous, and professional to patients, family, and co-workers.
9. Maintains confidentiality of patients, families, and fellow employees.
10. Exhibits a professional, neat and clean appearance.
11. Reports for duty on time and is prepared to assume duties.
12. Adheres to all Clinics infection control, hazardous waste, and pharmacy protocols.
13. Arrange for, or refer patients to, needed services that cannot be provided at the Clinic.
14. Assure that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred.
15. Is responsible for maintaining records, ensuring they are completely and adequately documented.  That they are readily accessible, and systematically organized.
16. All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:      Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Louisiana with a Master’s Degree from an accredited institution. 

            Work Experience:                 Experience desirable but not required.

            Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:            Must be capable of adapting                  to a changing environment.  Must be able to work independently as well as                                          function as a team member.  Must be able to handle a high-stress                                                          environment.  Must show good reasoning ability.  Demonstrates good judgment.

            Physical Requirements:        Physically demanding may require lifting and                                   transferring patients and equipment.  Must be able to withstand 8 hours or more of standing                walking, stooping, bending, and sitting.  Manual dexterity, good eye coordination and                       adequate vision is required in daily work.  Must be able to hear well enough to communicate             with patients. Must be able to handle a fast-paced demanding environment.

OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY:    Has exposure to blood borne pathogens.