Social Services Director, LCSW

Meridian Health Services Corp

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: West Lafayette • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Provides assessment, case formulation, and treatment planning to patients admitted to the hospital.
  • Provides an appropriate range of individual therapy modalities.
  • Provides the delivery of group therapy.
  • Provides the delivery of family/couple therapy.
  • Provides assistance with screening for admission requests.
  • Collaborates with families for collateral information and ongoing treatment updates.
  • Enters chart notes in a timely manner and consistent with Treatment Plan objectives.
  • Deals positively with patient and family requests.
  • Prepares the patient and family for discharge and works with patient to formulate a realistic plan.
  • Maintains professional boundaries.
  • Attends team meetings and staff meetings.
  • Meets with assigned supervisor for clinical and administrative supervision, as needed.
  • Good time management skills including the ability to structure time, prioritize activities, and be self-motivated.
  • Works well with staff of other agencies and with colleagues.
  • Effectively works as a member of the treatment team.
  • Effectively communicates with consumers, families, coworkers, and other agency staff.
  • Teaches, trains, and/or supervises students, as assigned.
  • Maintains patient records in accordance with hospital standards.
  • Retains active professional license.
  • Continues professional growth and development through participation in specialized workshops, professional groups, and individual study.
  • Provides assistance with assessment of walk-in emergencies and direct outcome.
  • Participates in the organizations quality improvement program.

Requirements

  • Masters degree in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or Counseling from an accredited therapy/counseling program accepted by the Indiana Health Professions Bureau with 60 credit hours of graduate work and the required practicum acceptable for licensure in Indiana.
  • Social Workers must maintain Indiana License as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), as eligible.
  • Mental Health Counselors must maintain Indiana License as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), as eligible.
  • Marriage and Family therapists must maintain Indiana License as a Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT), as eligible.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed to ensure coverage of needs.
  • Holds a valid Indiana Drivers License, has a reliable vehicle, a good driving record, and automobile insurance.
  • Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid is preferable. This is available at the hospital.
  • Meets pre-hire competency and reference requirement.
Benefits
  • Unique Mission
  • Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health
  • Generous PTO
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Comprehensive Benefit Package
  • 401k with Company match
  • Professional development funds for Licensure and Continuing Education
  • Personal Wellness and Financial Wellness Programs
  • Merit Based Compensation Plans
  • Work-life Harmony
  • Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees.
  • Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve.
  • We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

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Hard skills
individual therapygroup therapyfamily therapycase formulationtreatment planningscreening for admissionpatient assessmentchart note documentationquality improvementcrisis intervention
Soft skills
time managementcollaborationcommunicationsupervisionself-motivationprofessional boundariesteamworkflexibilityproblem-solvingtraining
Certifications
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)First Aid