Behavioral Health Social Worker, Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit

• Janesville, Wisconsin
• 7:00 am - 7:30 pm, 2 shifts per week, rotating weekends
• Part-time benefits eligible
• Specifics of the unit and position (HRBP/Hiring Leader discretion)

The Mercyhealth Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit is dedicated to serving patients who are suffering from acute mental illnesses and medically monitor withdrawal. There are between six to twelve patients within the unit at one time and staffing is appropriately aligned. This team demonstrates their passion for making lives better by providing care in a safe environment through assessment of needs, individual and group intervention, development of trusting rapport, de-escalation as needed and development of a discharge plan.

The behavioral health social worker assesses and assists with creating a plan to meet the mental health needs of the patient. They work within the multi-disciplinary team to provide patients with a safe environment, education and knowledge to improve coping skills, support networks and next level of care follow up.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs a structured Behavioral Health Assessment or evaluation for admission, gathering information i.e. Suicide risk, Alcohol and other drug history, mental health history and any other relevant items to determine appropriate level of care and disposition.
• Utilizes the information found in the thorough assessment to determine recommendations for an appropriate care level.
• Communicates and interfaces consistently with other staff, other departments, and the attending physician, to determine the appropriate plan of care and dispositional planning of the patient.
• Coordinates care and navigates the dispositional planning either with Mercyhealth programs or makes appropriate referrals to other entities/programs or community agents associated with the patient.
• Follows the patient and assists with the process until there is a successful acceptance of the patient for appropriate level of services within Mercyhealth, or the community.
• Provides, group, individual and family therapy independently.
• Communicates the plan for disposition and or interfaces with affected family members that are involved in patient's care.
• Documents thoroughly in the electronic medical record the assessment and the rationale for intervention, plan and dispositional plan of care.
• Serves as a liaison, consultant and educator to staff within the system, to enhance the assessment and treatment skills of other staff members regarding the Behavioral Health patient. Additionally, may be called upon to speak in public, conduct in-service training or assist in the orientation of new hires.
• Maintains excellent knowledge of community resources for behavioral health patients. Is consistently looking for new resources within communities for appropriate dispositional planning.
• May provide counseling and psychotherapy of individuals, families and groups without supervision.
• Utilizes verbal de-escalation skills when dealing with agitated patients.
• Work location varies by program.
• Serves as preceptor for social work interns

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

Master's degree in Social Work
Prefer experience in Behavioral Health clinical setting.

Certification and Licensure

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

TACT certification within 90 days

Skills and Abilities
Applicant must possess a broad background of training and experience with various patient populations and modes of service delivery.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills
Requires a high level of independent judgment. The position has the potential for substantial latitude and independent action.

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or without accommodations.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; use hands to handle, finger and feel; and reach. The employee must exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include frequent close vision. Occasional distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Assist with TACT in emergency situations.

Level of Supervision

This job has no supervisory responsibilities as assigned.

Supervises

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:

* Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.

* Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.

* Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.

* Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.

* Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.

* Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.