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We are recruiting for a PRN Adult and Adol Inpatient Psychiatry, MSW to join
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by providing high quality psychiatric clinical and therapeutic care. The unit
specializes in administering care to adult patients who display challenging
behaviors and/or who may have comorbid medical diagnoses that cannot be
accommodated by other mental health facilities in Colorado. The adult unit
comprises 57 beds over a span of 3 units. The multiple units allow for the
development of a diverse set of nursing and therapeutic skills including
de-escalation techniques, therapeutic awareness and communication. Staffing
ratios include a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 and behavioral health tech
ration of 1:7. These ratios create safe, dignified, individualized
patient care. Denver Health is supportive in the professional development and
engagement of its employees and offers many opportunities for growth,
mentorship, and enrichment.Job SummaryUnder general professional supervision, preforms behavioral health social
work services including planning, organizing, treatment and inpatient
psychiatry discharge/disposition. Delivers social services in accordance
with the approved plan of treatment and plan of care. Assists the physician
and other behavioral healthcare members in understanding significant social
and emotional factors related to the patient's behavioral health problems.Essential Functions:Applies method of providing services which involves identifying client's
behavioral health needs, planning for implementation or coordinating care
plans through resources acquisition, monitoring, advocacy and evaluation.
(10%)
Coordinates follow-up treatment referrals to various levels of care including
outpatient therapy and psychiatry, intensive outpatient programing, long
term care and other services as indicated. (10%)
Evaluates emotional components, impact of health issues and assists client
to identify disruptive factors to establish treatment goals. Adheres to and
complies with rules and regulations of the City, Agency, Department and
Service. Practices in accordance with ethical principles established in NASW
code of ethics and by Denver Health. (10%)
Assists clients to maximize adjustment to behavioral health
diagnosis/illness/disability/trauma by addressing biopsychosocial issues
and enhancing problem solving and coping skills. (10%)
Documented activity reflects patient involvement in goal setting with written
information consent documented. Completes documentation of social work
activities and interventions per established standards and guidelines.
Prepares and submits data and information to behavioral health supervisor in a
timely manner. (10%)
Develops knowledge base of risk factors for psychosocial functioning,
wellness and health promotion and provides basic education to patient. (10%)
Utilizes methods, techniques and approaches to the delivery of care that are
consistent with the patient population and in conformance with the specific
care plan developed for each patient. (10%)
Consults, negotiates, and coordinates with internal and external resources
to assure collaborative efforts and to maximize patient outcomes. (10%)
Applies basic knowledge of individual, group and family dynamics and
treatment methods to assist client in achieving treatment goals. (5%)
Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of services to consumers and modifies
interventions plan as indicated. (5%)
Conducts psychosocial assessments that are individualized, objective and
complete. (5%)
Utilizes clinical skills to provide a propriate treatment recommendations and
services to clients and families. (5%)
Education:Master's Degree Required
Work Experience:1-3 years years of experience Required
Licenses:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of emotional and social factors that affect patient's health.
Knowledge of discharge and in-service education programs.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Skilled in identifying problems/opportunities to improve care.
Ability to help the patient and family to understand, accept and follow
medical recommendations.
Ability to utilize resources, such as family and community agencies to
assist the patient to resume life in the community.
Ability to collect key information from the patient, family and the
community as part of the social worker assessment.
Ability to communicate to the appropriate staff information about the
patient's discharge plan.
Ability to manage time sufficiently to achieve established goals.
Skill in obtaining appropriate health care resources/services and For
full info follow application link."Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment
Full-time