Social work internship jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV. : Primary Care Clinician nurse will work collaboratively with physicians, staff and other health care professionals to provide a smooth health care continuum for all patients within the clinic setting. The nurse is an integral member of the clinic care team who works to ensure safety, best practice and high quality standards of care are maintained across the continuum. The RN is responsible for coordinating a variety of patient wellness and chronic illness activities for the clinic's entire patient population. Success will be measured by the results of the outcome performance measures of the population of patients in the clinic. (eg. Patient Satisfaction, ACO, HCC, clinic quality dashboards). The RN acts in a clinical leadership role utilizing concepts of critical thinking and creative problem solving to ensure positive outcomes in the delivery of clinical care. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing. BSN preferred CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Licensed by State of New Mexico as an RN. BLS Certification issued through American Heart Association required, or within 2 weeks of hire date. SKILLS: Knowledge of and practical use of good business Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal skill Demonstrates effective teaching techniques, applying adult learning principles. Demonstrates the ability to coordinate and implement appropriate educational materials for patients and their support systems. EXPERIENCE: One year experience working as a nurse in a clinical setting. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: CSVCG Dyad In conjunction with clinic leadership and dyads: Supervises daily activities of medical assistants. In conjunction with Clinic leadership ensures timely orientation and competencies completion for all clinical support staff. Ensures provision of uninterrupted clinical care. Provides feedback to manager for annual performance evaluations of clinical staff. ENVIRONMENT: -Bloodborne pathogen: B PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighting up to 50 pounds. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. xevrcyc Frequent exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Job Details Hospice of Baton Rouge - Main Office - Baton Rouge, LADescription If you are passionate about our mission and dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care, we invite you to join our talent pool by applying. By doing so, we can keep your information on file and may reach out when a role aligns with your skills and interests. Together, we can continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families. JOB FUNCTIONS: Keep a positive attitude. Keep this organization's mission at the forefront of decisions. Maintain professionalism in all interactions with staff, patients, families and remember you are a representative of this organization. Meet regularly with the Hospice team, and assist with developing and revising the patient/family care plan. Also, enact the part of the care plan pertaining to Medical Social Work, and receive feedback from other team members on the effectiveness of intervention. Assess patient/family psychosocial needs, problems, and coping skills, including their response to terminal illness. Provide counseling services for the patient and family. Qualifications EDUCATION: Master's Degree in Social Work CERTIFICATONS: Licensure or pending licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners LMSW/LCSW required. WORK EXPERIENCE: Previous experience with Hospice preferred, or thorough understanding of the Hospice concept of care and service. SPECIAL SKILLS: Expertise in interpersonal relationships. Ability to work individually as well as on interdisciplinary team. REQUIREMENTS: Must have own transportation and provide proof of liability insurance which meets state requirements. Must be able to travel to and from all patient homes without assistance. Must be able to perform all aspects of the position unassisted. Must have good communication skills and techniques with facilities, patients, families, physicians, and office staff. Installation of company communication application on cellular device.

Part Time The Social Worker provides medical social work services to patients and families in the acute care setting in the Care Management Department. This includes psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, linkage to community resources, collaboration with other treatment team members, and/or supportive counseling and crisis intervention. At Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, we offer you much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As a Catholic hospital, we are here to create a spirit of healing - and we invite you to join our team today if you would like to be part of that spirit. In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, we offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day. Responsibilities * Clinical Practice and Care Management * Serves as the case manager for assigned patients. Coordinates the interdisciplinary assessment process. * Completes psychosocial assessment within guidelines defined by the organization. * Conducts group and individual therapy and/or case management activities as appropriate to the treatment plan. * Conducts family meetings as necessary and as directed by the physician. * Develops and implements high quality patient treatment plans based on thorough patient assessment and evaluation, analysis of family and home dynamics, and assessment of patient's capacity and potential to cope with problems of daily living in an effort to promote the high quality health and wellness services provided by the department. * Follows established practice guidelines with regard to work and patient scheduling and demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet practice and patient needs. Provides 24 hour on-call coverage for the center on a rotating basis as scheduled and manages any crisis issues that occur. * Demonstrates professional judgment in reporting cases of suspected abuse or neglect while maintaining patient and family member confidentiality in an effort toward ensuring the provision of high quality health and wellness services by the department. * Documentation * Completes treatment plan documentation and updates according to patient needs and organizational expectations. * Completes documentation of all patient and caregiver interactions. * Completes documentation of all group, individual and family activities. * Explains and discusses the living will and durable power of attorney to patients and family members in a sensitive and caring manner in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure. * Follows policies and procedures regarding discharge planning, evaluations, chart documentation, and follow-up coordination, ensures appropriate and efficient completion of authorization to provide or receive information, and completes billing forms and writes letters and reports as indicated in a timely manner. * Develops high quality and appropriate instructional materials for cardiac rehabilitation patients in an effort to facilitate patient recovery and promote overall patient wellness. * Communication, Partnership and Collaboration * Works collaboratively to solve problems, improves processes, develop services, and acts as a patient advocate. Acts as an information and referral source by developing cooperative agreements with community agencies and services in an effort to meet patient needs and ensure that treatment is immediately relevant to the problems the patient is experiencing. * Participates in departmental and organizational quality improvement initiatives. Provides high quality counseling to staff members and facilitates staff support groups in an effort to promote a positive working environment and address the immediate needs of fellow co-workers. * Actively participates in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary treatment plan. * Actively participates in treatment team activities. * Promotes a therapeutic milieu by formal and informal methods. * Professional Development * Acts as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to health care team members; displays leadership behaviors. * Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals. * Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management. * Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. * Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving. * Participates in community outreach services as an educational resource informing the public about innovative care management programs available to caregivers. Provides high quality professional consultation and in-service education to medical and hospital staff. * Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications LMSW Minimum Requirements: Education: Master's Degree Licensure: Current Louisiana State Board of Social Workers License LMSW Cert: BLS LCSW Minimum Requirements: Education: Master's Degree Experience: some previous social work experience Licensure: Current Louisiana State Board of Social Workers License LCSW Cert: BLS

The Social Worker LMSW provides comprehensive mental health and chemical dependency evaluations for individuals in emotional distress, makes appropriate treatment recommendations, and coordinates patient admissions to the Division of Mental and Behavioral Health in an effort to ensure that high quality health care services are provided by the COPE Team. Relies on education, experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under supervision required by regulation and licensing board. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities. Responsibilities Patient Care Provides compassionate and professional mental health and chemical dependency evaluations in the hospital and community (e.g., police department, schools) and makes appropriate treatment recommendations. Responds to patient needs in a timely and considerate manner while maintaining awareness of the needs of others. Provides phone assessments and crisis intervention in a manner sensitive to the individual's immediate concerns and assesses caller need for professional mental health consultation services in an effort to address the immediate and long term health care needs of the individual. Coordinates patient admissions in a responsible and cooperative manner by explaining admission procedures, financial responsibility matters, and patient rights to patient and family, obtaining treatment consent, and ensuring that admission forms routed to relevant departments are accurate and complete. Quality Promotes the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance through participation in staff educational programs, approved continuing education courses, and specialized skill training programs. Collaboration and Partnership Liaises between the Division of Mental and Behavioral Health, physicians, community agencies, and the hospital in an effort to facilitate efficient problem solving and determine appropriate patient care services. Manages assigned case load, provides assistance in covering weekend, evening, and holiday functions, and maintains flexibility in adapting to schedule changes. Develops positive relationships between the hospital and community agencies, special interest and civic groups, and professional affiliations by acting as a hospital representative. Works through civic groups and public education activities to improve community health and foster the hospital's image as a leader in the health care industry. Other Duties As Assigned Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Master's Degree Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of employment Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communications skills, basic computer skills Current Louisiana State Board of Social Worker License (CSW or LMSW) and BLS Certification

The LMSW conducts psychosocial evaluations, provides individual and group psychotherapy, care management services and discharge planning. Develops and implements patient treatment plans and participates in treatment team conferences. Relies on education, experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under supervision required by regulation and licensing board. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities. Education - Master's degree in social work Special Skills - Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communications skills, basic computer skills Licensure - Certification as a master's in social work (or Provisional LMSW) by the Louisiana State Board Social Work Examiners BLS & First Aid Certification Clinical Practice and Care Management Serves as the case manager for assigned patients. Coordinates the interdisciplinary assessment process. Completes psychosocial assessment within guidelines defined by the organization. Conducts group and individual therapy and/or case management activities as appropriate to the treatment plan. Conducts family meetings as necessary and as directed by the physician. Develops and implements high quality patient treatment plans based on thorough patient assessment and evaluation, analysis of family and home dynamics, and assessment of patient's capacity and potential to cope with problems of daily living in an effort to promote the high-quality health and wellness services provided by the department. Follows established practice guidelines with regard to work and patient scheduling and demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet practice and patient needs. Demonstrates professional judgment in reporting cases of suspected abuse or neglect while maintaining patient and family member confidentiality in an effort toward ensuring the provision of high-quality health and wellness services by the department. Documentation Completes treatment plan documentation and updates according to patient needs and organizational expectations. Completes documentation of all patient and caregiver interactions. Completes documentation of all group, individual and family activities. Explains and discusses the living will and durable power of attorney to patients and family members in a sensitive and caring manner in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure. Follows policies and procedures regarding discharge planning, evaluations, chart documentation, and follow-up coordination, ensures appropriate and efficient completion of authorization to provide or receive information. Communication, Partnership and Collaboration Works collaboratively to solve problems, improves processes, develop services, and acts as a patient advocate. Acts as an information and referral source by developing cooperative agreements with community agencies and services in an effort to meet patient needs and ensure that treatment is immediately relevant to the problems the patient is experiencing. Participates in departmental and organizational quality improvement initiatives. Provides high quality counseling to staff members and facilitates staff support groups in an effort to promote a positive working environment and address the immediate needs of fellow co-workers. Actively participates in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Actively participates in treatment team activities. Promotes a therapeutic milieu by formal and informal methods. Professional Development Acts as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to health care team members; displays leadership behaviors. Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals. Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving. Participates in community outreach services as an educational resource informing the public about innovative care management programs available to caregivers. Provides high quality professional consultation and in-service education to medical and hospital staff. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Part-time Description Meeting with students for crisis intervention Work with teachers and academic leadership to understand dyslexia/ADD in promoting and implementing effective classroom management so students have better outcomes in the classroom. Helping students learn strong social skills, as well as strategies for conflict resolution and anger management. Working with family members and other individuals in a child's living situation to help support their adjustment, learning, and development. Helping parents have an interest in learning the latest science about Dyslexia and ADD/ADHD through the professionals at LKA. Offering support and education for school staff to help them improve their understanding of the cultural, societal, economical, or other factors that can impact students' education and behavioral tendencies. Identifying, reporting, and helping school districts to intervene when child abuse or neglect is suspected or confirmed. Promoting the general well-being of students. Working with outside agencies to provide support to families. Developing, implementing and providing crisis intervention strategies to improve student success. Working to maximize coping skills for students in difficult situations. Requirements Previous experience as a social school worker or in a similar role Basic knowledge of MS Office Experience working with a wide range of issues students' families face (e.g. domestic violence, drug abuse, mental) Ability to effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds An empathetic and trustworthy personality Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families. As a national leader in children's mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works - partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change. We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters- helping children and families live successfully. For more information, please visit ********************* Program Overview: Intercept, developed by Youth Villages, is an evidence-based intensive, in-home program that focuses on keeping families together by preventing out-of-home placements or facilitating reunification after such placements, including foster care, residential treatment facilities, hospitalization, or juvenile detention centers. It is one of the first programs to receive the well-supported designation from Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse developed in accordance with the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) having been shown to reduce out-of-home placements and accelerate permanency for children. This program serves youth from birth to age 18 who are facing serious emotional or behavioral challenges or have experienced trauma, such as abuse or neglect. Services are provided by highly trained Family Intervention Specialists directly in the family's home and community-Intercept is not an office-based program. Intercept provides intensive, strength-based support tailored to each family's unique needs, ultimately helping them achieve lasting change through evidence-based mental health interventions, along with the development of new parenting and communication skills. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Family Intervention Specialist: * Carries a caseload of 4 to 6 families * Holds individual and family sessions with each family 3 times a week, scheduled at the convenience of the families * Conducts on-going assessment of youth to determine their needs from a strength-focused, solution-based perspective * Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development to help enhance clinical skills * Drives up to 60 to 80 miles to meet with families in their homes and communities (additional travel may be required) * Collaborates with other providers, case workers, and courts to formulate a collaborative treatment plan * Provides on-call crisis support to the youth and family (schedules vary by location) * Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR) * Performs other duties as assigned Additional Information: * Schedule is flexible and non-traditional as it is based around the availability of youth and families served. * Applicants must possess a current, valid driver's license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. * Community-based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage. Salary: $52,000 - $59,000 per year based on education and clinical license Qualifications: * Master's degree in a social services discipline (preferred) * Bachelor's degree in a social services discipline (required) * Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy (others subject to review) * Experience working with at-risk youth and/or families in a volunteer, internship, or paid position (preferred) * Clinical experience (preferred) * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail * Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously * Basic computer knowledge * Ability to maintain a flexible schedule Youth Villages Benefits * Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision * 401(k) * Time off: * 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time) * 12 paid sick days per year * 11 paid holidays * Paid Parental Leave * Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable) * Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision * Growth & development through continuous training * Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities * Benefits are excluded for variable status employees. Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.

The Social Worker LMSW conducts psychosocial evaluations, provides individual and group psychotherapy, care management services and discharge planning. Develops and implements patient treatment plans and participates in treatment team conferences. Relies on education, experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under supervision required by regulation and licensing board. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities. * Clinical Practice and Care Management * Serves as the case manager for assigned patients. Coordinates the interdisciplinary assessment process. * Completes psychosocial assessment within guidelines defined by the organization. * Conducts group and individual therapy and/or case management activities as appropriate to the treatment plan. * Conducts family meetings as necessary and as directed by the physician. * Develops and implements high quality patient treatment plans based on thorough patient assessment and evaluation, analysis of family and home dynamics, and assessment of patient's capacity and potential to cope with problems of daily living in an effort to promote the high quality health and wellness services provided by the department. * Follows established practice guidelines with regard to work and patient scheduling and demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet practice and patient needs. * Demonstrates professional judgment in reporting cases of suspected abuse or neglect while maintaining patient and family member confidentiality in an effort toward ensuring the provision of high quality health and wellness services by the department. * Documentation * Completes treatment plan documentation and updates according to patient needs and organizational expectations. * Completes documentation of all patient and caregiver interactions. * Completes documentation of all group, individual and family activities. * Explains and discusses the living will and durable power of attorney to patients and family members in a sensitive and caring manner in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure. * Follows policies and procedures regarding discharge planning, evaluations, chart documentation, and follow-up coordination, ensures appropriate and efficient completion of authorization to provide or receive information. * Communication, Partnership and Collaboration * Works collaboratively to solve problems, improves processes, develop services, and acts as a patient advocate. Acts as an information and referral source by developing cooperative agreements with community agencies and services in an effort to meet patient needs and ensure that treatment is immediately relevant to the problems the patient is experiencing. * Participates in departmental and organizational quality improvement initiatives. Provides high quality counseling to staff members and facilitates staff support groups in an effort to promote a positive working environment and address the immediate needs of fellow co-workers. * Actively participates in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary treatment plan. * Actively participates in treatment team activities. * Promotes a therapeutic milieu by formal and informal methods. * Professional Development * Acts as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to health care team members; displays leadership behaviors. * Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals. * Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management. * Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. * Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving. * Participates in community outreach services as an educational resource informing the public about innovative care management programs available to caregivers. Provides high quality professional consultation and in-service education to medical and hospital staff. * Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Education - Masters Degree and either an LMSW, LCSW, PLPC, or LPC Training - Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of employment; BLS Special Skills - Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communications skills, basic computer skills

Now Hiring: Inpatient Rehabilitation Social Worker, Case Management Focus Employment Type: Full Time, Non Exempt Reports To: Hospital Administrator Welcome to the New Era of Healing and Advocacy. At Oasis Point, we are redefining the rehabilitation experience, where clinical excellence meets spa level hospitality and every patients journey is guided by compassion, dignity, and innovation. As an experienced IRF Social Worker, you will be at the forefront of this transformation, orchestrating seamless care transitions and advocating for patients and families with expertise and empathy. Your Mission: Champion Recovery, Empower Patients As an Inpatient Rehabilitation Social Worker with a case management focus, you are both a clinical navigator and a patient advocate. You will lead the psychosocial assessment and discharge planning process, ensuring that all patients care plan is not only clinically sound but also tailored to their unique goals and circumstances. Your leadership will be vital in coordinating interdisciplinary care, facilitating communication, and driving outcomes that matter. Key Responsibilities • Comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment • Conduct in depth psychosocial evaluations for all patients within 72 hours of admission, identifying strengths, challenges, and support systems. • Collaborate with patients and families to establish individualized goals for rehabilitation and discharge. • Care Coordination & Team Leadership • Serve as the primary point of contact for patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team regarding care planning, progress, and discharge needs. • Lead and document regular team conferences, synthesizing input from therapy, nursing, and medical staff to ensure unified, patient centered care. • Facilitate family conferences and provide ongoing counseling for psychological, financial, or family issues related to disability or recovery. • Discharge Planning & Community Integration • Develop, coordinate, and implement comprehensive discharge plans, arranging for community services, equipment, and follow up care as needed. • Ensure smooth care transitions by communicating discharge plans to families, payors, and receiving facilities, and by providing post discharge follow up. • Regulatory & Quality Leadership • Ensure compliance with Medicare (CMS) guidelines, including documentation, utilization review, and the QIO appeals process. • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, hospital committees, and community education programs to advance patient outcomes and organizational excellence. • Educate the interdisciplinary team on cost containment, benefits plans, and evidence based practices. • Patient Advocacy & Ethical Stewardship • Champion ethical and legal standards in patient care delivery, ensuring that every patient rights and needs are respected. • Serve as the primary family contact (with patient permission) and update external case managers or payor sources as needed. What Sets Oasis Point Apart? • Healing Meets Hospitality: Work in a setting that merges five star accommodation with the highest standards of clinical care. • Technology Advantage: Collaborate with teams using cutting edge rehabilitation robotics and smart patient suites. • Growth & Recognition: Join a nationally recognized team that invests in your professional development and celebrates your contributions. • Collaborative Culture: Thrive in an environment where your expertise is valued, and interdisciplinary teamwork drives success. Why Choose Oasis Point? • Competitive Compensation: Reflective of your expertise and leadership. • Luxury-Level Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness perks. • Unique Culture: Be part of a purpose driven team in a healing sanctuary designed for both patients and professionals. • Career Growth: Expand your skills and leadership in a hospital poised for regional and national distinction. Be the difference in a place thats different. If you are ready to lead, advocate, and innovate in an environment where excellence is the standard and healing is reimagined, Oasis Point welcomes your expertise. Oasis Point Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Join us and elevate the future of rehabilitation. One patient, one team, one extraordinary outcome at a time.

Job Details COGNITIVE - LAPLACE - LAPLACE, LADescription Louisiana Behavioral Health Services of Seaside Healthcare (Cognitive Development Center) is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to join our team. Our mission is to improve the lives of our patients and their communities through outcome-based, cost-effective mental health services delivered with dignity and respect. Our team strives to maintain a positive, enthusiastic environment aimed at helping individuals achieve their maximum potential. A Mental Health Specialist (MHS) provides Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) to children and adults with mental or behavioral health needs for the purpose of improving an individual's mental health or to treat illness. Services are provided in the home, school, and community setting. Qualifications needed: Minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in the field of: Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Rehabilitation Services, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Secondary Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Criminal Justice, or Human Growth and Development Or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a MINOR in Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology Or Twenty -One years of age or older (as of 1/1/2022), have a HS diploma or equivalent AND have been continuously employed by a licensed/accredited agency providing PSR services since prior to 1/1/2019. Valid driver's license in good standing LA-BHS of Seaside Healthcare offers the following to ALL Mental Health Specialists: Competitive Compensation based on experience. Flexible Scheduling Contact Allowance Opportunity for growth and development 401(K) Retirement plan Full Time Mental Health Specialists are eligible for the following: Paid Time Off Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision benefits Voluntary Supplemental Insurance - Life, AD&D, and AFLAC plans.

Render individual Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) services to both adolescent and adult clients in the community Be knowledgeable of your clients including their strengths, diagnosis, treatment goals and treatment plan. Assist clients in restoring, rehabilitating, and developing social and interpersonal skills; Identify, enhance, and establish support networks, community awareness, coping strategies, and improve functioning in the individuals social environments (home, work, school); Complete 90 Day progress summaries for each client. Participate in collaborative meetings with Rehabilitation Services staff, other agencies or community and natural supports as needed. Communicate clients status on a regular basis, including, but not limited to changes in mood or functioning, medical issues, and all crisis and health and safety issues. Be knowledgeable of and adept at producing effective, clinical documentation of every contact with recipient. Turning in notes on time according to policy. Document all no shows, and communicate all difficulties contacting clients with appropriate office staff. Document services provided regularly, concisely, and completely in accordance with clinical standards by office deadline. Be able, or willing to learn, to use computer interface to complete documentation for billing or other purposes as needed. Attend all office trainings as well as regular clinical supervision sessions with Clinical Manager and/or Team Manager. Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Minimum Educational Requirements: Must have one of the following educational requirements and experience: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major or minor in one of the following: Social Work Psychology Sociology Rehabilitation Services Special Education Early Childhood Education Secondary Education Family and Consumer Sciences Human Growth and Development Schedule: Choose your own hours Evenings as needed Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

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The Social Worker LMSW conducts psychosocial evaluations, provides individual and group psychotherapy, care management services and discharge planning. Develops and implements patient treatment plans and participates in treatment team conferences. Relies on education, experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under supervision required by regulation and licensing board. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities. Responsibilities * Clinical Practice and Care Management * Serves as the case manager for assigned patients. Coordinates the interdisciplinary assessment process. * Completes psychosocial assessment within guidelines defined by the organization. * Conducts group and individual therapy and/or case management activities as appropriate to the treatment plan. * Conducts family meetings as necessary and as directed by the physician. * Develops and implements high quality patient treatment plans based on thorough patient assessment and evaluation, analysis of family and home dynamics, and assessment of patient's capacity and potential to cope with problems of daily living in an effort to promote the high-quality health and wellness services provided by the department. * Follows established practice guidelines with regard to work and patient scheduling and demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet practice and patient needs. * Demonstrates professional judgment in reporting cases of suspected abuse or neglect while maintaining patient and family member confidentiality in an effort toward ensuring the provision of high-quality health and wellness services by the department. * Documentation * Completes treatment plan documentation and updates according to patient needs and organizational expectations. * Completes documentation of all patient and caregiver interactions. * Completes documentation of all group, individual and family activities. * Explains and discusses the living will and durable power of attorney to patients and family members in a sensitive and caring manner in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure. * Follows policies and procedures regarding discharge planning, evaluations, chart documentation, and follow-up coordination, ensures appropriate and efficient completion of authorization to provide or receive information. * Communication, Partnership and Collaboration * Works collaboratively to solve problems, improves processes, develop services, and acts as a patient advocate. Acts as an information and referral source by developing cooperative agreements with community agencies and services in an effort to meet patient needs and ensure that treatment is immediately relevant to the problems the patient is experiencing. * Participates in departmental and organizational quality improvement initiatives. Provides high quality counseling to staff members and facilitates staff support groups in an effort to promote a positive working environment and address the immediate needs of fellow co-workers. * Actively participates in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary treatment plan. * Actively participates in treatment team activities. * Promotes a therapeutic milieu by formal and informal methods. * Professional Development * Acts as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to health care team members; displays leadership behaviors. * Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals. * Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management. * Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. * Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving. * Participates in community outreach services as an educational resource informing the public about innovative care management programs available to caregivers. Provides high quality professional consultation and in-service education to medical and hospital staff. * Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications * Education - Master's Degree * Training - Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of employment * Special Skills - Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communications skills, basic computer skills * Licensure - Certification as a Master's in Social Work (or CSW) by the Louisiana State Board Social Work Examiners; BLS

The Social Worker LMSW conducts psychosocial evaluations, provides individual and group psychotherapy, care management services and discharge planning. Develops and implements patient treatment plans and participates in treatment team conferences. Relies on education, experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under supervision required by regulation and licensing board. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities. Education - Master's Degree Training - Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of employment Special Skills - Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communications skills, basic computer skills Licensure - Certification as a Master's in Social Work (or CSW) by the Louisiana State Board Social Work Examiners; BLS Clinical Practice and Care Management Serves as the case manager for assigned patients. Coordinates the interdisciplinary assessment process. Completes psychosocial assessment within guidelines defined by the organization. Conducts group and individual therapy and/or case management activities as appropriate to the treatment plan. Conducts family meetings as necessary and as directed by the physician. Develops and implements high quality patient treatment plans based on thorough patient assessment and evaluation, analysis of family and home dynamics, and assessment of patient's capacity and potential to cope with problems of daily living in an effort to promote the high-quality health and wellness services provided by the department. Follows established practice guidelines with regard to work and patient scheduling and demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet practice and patient needs. Demonstrates professional judgment in reporting cases of suspected abuse or neglect while maintaining patient and family member confidentiality in an effort toward ensuring the provision of high-quality health and wellness services by the department. Documentation Completes treatment plan documentation and updates according to patient needs and organizational expectations. Completes documentation of all patient and caregiver interactions. Completes documentation of all group, individual and family activities. Explains and discusses the living will and durable power of attorney to patients and family members in a sensitive and caring manner in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure. Follows policies and procedures regarding discharge planning, evaluations, chart documentation, and follow-up coordination, ensures appropriate and efficient completion of authorization to provide or receive information. Communication, Partnership and Collaboration Works collaboratively to solve problems, improves processes, develop services, and acts as a patient advocate. Acts as an information and referral source by developing cooperative agreements with community agencies and services in an effort to meet patient needs and ensure that treatment is immediately relevant to the problems the patient is experiencing. Participates in departmental and organizational quality improvement initiatives. Provides high quality counseling to staff members and facilitates staff support groups in an effort to promote a positive working environment and address the immediate needs of fellow co-workers. Actively participates in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Actively participates in treatment team activities. Promotes a therapeutic milieu by formal and informal methods. Professional Development Acts as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to health care team members; displays leadership behaviors. Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals. Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving. Participates in community outreach services as an educational resource informing the public about innovative care management programs available to caregivers. Provides high quality professional consultation and in-service education to medical and hospital staff. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

The LMSW conducts psychosocial evaluations, provides individual and group psychotherapy, care management services and discharge planning. Develops and implements patient treatment plans and participates in treatment team conferences. Relies on education, experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under supervision required by regulation and licensing board. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities. * Clinical Practice and Care Management * Serves as the case manager for assigned patients. Coordinates the interdisciplinary assessment process. * Completes psychosocial assessment within guidelines defined by the organization. * Conducts group and individual therapy and/or case management activities as appropriate to the treatment plan. * Conducts family meetings as necessary and as directed by the physician. * Develops and implements high quality patient treatment plans based on thorough patient assessment and evaluation, analysis of family and home dynamics, and assessment of patient's capacity and potential to cope with problems of daily living in an effort to promote the high-quality health and wellness services provided by the department. * Follows established practice guidelines with regard to work and patient scheduling and demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet practice and patient needs. * Demonstrates professional judgment in reporting cases of suspected abuse or neglect while maintaining patient and family member confidentiality in an effort toward ensuring the provision of high-quality health and wellness services by the department. * Documentation * Completes treatment plan documentation and updates according to patient needs and organizational expectations. * Completes documentation of all patient and caregiver interactions. * Completes documentation of all group, individual and family activities. * Explains and discusses the living will and durable power of attorney to patients and family members in a sensitive and caring manner in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure. * Follows policies and procedures regarding discharge planning, evaluations, chart documentation, and follow-up coordination, ensures appropriate and efficient completion of authorization to provide or receive information. * Communication, Partnership and Collaboration * Works collaboratively to solve problems, improves processes, develop services, and acts as a patient advocate. Acts as an information and referral source by developing cooperative agreements with community agencies and services in an effort to meet patient needs and ensure that treatment is immediately relevant to the problems the patient is experiencing. * Participates in departmental and organizational quality improvement initiatives. Provides high quality counseling to staff members and facilitates staff support groups in an effort to promote a positive working environment and address the immediate needs of fellow co-workers. * Actively participates in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary treatment plan. * Actively participates in treatment team activities. * Promotes a therapeutic milieu by formal and informal methods. * Professional Development * Acts as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to health care team members; displays leadership behaviors. * Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals. * Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management. * Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. * Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving. * Participates in community outreach services as an educational resource informing the public about innovative care management programs available to caregivers. Provides high quality professional consultation and in-service education to medical and hospital staff. * Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Education - Master's degree in social work Special Skills - Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communications skills, basic computer skills Licensure - Certification as a master's in social work (or Provisional LMSW) by the Louisiana State Board Social Work Examiners BLS & First Aid Certification

The Social Worker LMSW conducts psychosocial evaluations, provides individual and group psychotherapy, care management services and discharge planning. Develops and implements patient treatment plans and participates in treatment team conferences. Relies on education, experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under supervision required by regulation and licensing board. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities. Education - Master's Degree Certification as a Masters in Social Work (LMSW) by the Louisiana State Board Social Work Examiners Clinical Practice and Care Management Serves as the case manager for assigned patients. Coordinates the interdisciplinary assessment process. Completes psychosocial assessment within guidelines defined by the organization. Conducts group and individual therapy and/or case management activities as appropriate to the treatment plan. Conducts family meetings as necessary and as directed by the physician. Develops and implements high quality patient treatment plans based on thorough patient assessment and evaluation, analysis of family and home dynamics, and assessment of patient's capacity and potential to cope with problems of daily living in an effort to promote the high quality health and wellness services provided by the department. Follows established practice guidelines with regard to work and patient scheduling and demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet practice and patient needs. Demonstrates professional judgment in reporting cases of suspected abuse or neglect while maintaining patient and family member confidentiality in an effort toward ensuring the provision of high quality health and wellness services by the department. Documentation Completes treatment plan documentation and updates according to patient needs and organizational expectations. Completes documentation of all patient and caregiver interactions. Completes documentation of all group, individual and family activities. Explains and discusses the living will and durable power of attorney to patients and family members in a sensitive and caring manner in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure. Follows policies and procedures regarding discharge planning, evaluations, chart documentation, and follow-up coordination, ensures appropriate and efficient completion of authorization to provide or receive information. Communication, Partnership and Collaboration Works collaboratively to solve problems, improves processes, develop services, and acts as a patient advocate. Acts as an information and referral source by developing cooperative agreements with community agencies and services in an effort to meet patient needs and ensure that treatment is immediately relevant to the problems the patient is experiencing. Participates in departmental and organizational quality improvement initiatives. Provides high quality counseling to staff members and facilitates staff support groups in an effort to promote a positive working environment and address the immediate needs of fellow co-workers. Actively participates in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Actively participates in treatment team activities. Promotes a therapeutic milieu by formal and informal methods. Professional Development Acts as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to health care team members; displays leadership behaviors. Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals. Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving. Participates in community outreach services as an educational resource informing the public about innovative care management programs available to caregivers. Provides high quality professional consultation and in-service education to medical and hospital staff. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

The Social Worker LMSW conducts psychosocial evaluations, provides individual and group psychotherapy, care management services and discharge planning. Develops and implements patient treatment plans and participates in treatment team conferences. Relies on education, experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under supervision required by regulation and licensing board. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities. Responsibilities * Clinical Practice and Care Management * Serves as the case manager for assigned patients. Coordinates the interdisciplinary assessment process. * Completes psychosocial assessment within guidelines defined by the organization. * Conducts group and individual therapy and/or case management activities as appropriate to the treatment plan. * Conducts family meetings as necessary and as directed by the physician. * Develops and implements high quality patient treatment plans based on thorough patient assessment and evaluation, analysis of family and home dynamics, and assessment of patient's capacity and potential to cope with problems of daily living in an effort to promote the high quality health and wellness services provided by the department. * Follows established practice guidelines with regard to work and patient scheduling and demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet practice and patient needs. * Demonstrates professional judgment in reporting cases of suspected abuse or neglect while maintaining patient and family member confidentiality in an effort toward ensuring the provision of high quality health and wellness services by the department. * Documentation * Completes treatment plan documentation and updates according to patient needs and organizational expectations. * Completes documentation of all patient and caregiver interactions. * Completes documentation of all group, individual and family activities. * Explains and discusses the living will and durable power of attorney to patients and family members in a sensitive and caring manner in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure. * Follows policies and procedures regarding discharge planning, evaluations, chart documentation, and follow-up coordination, ensures appropriate and efficient completion of authorization to provide or receive information. * Communication, Partnership and Collaboration * Works collaboratively to solve problems, improves processes, develop services, and acts as a patient advocate. Acts as an information and referral source by developing cooperative agreements with community agencies and services in an effort to meet patient needs and ensure that treatment is immediately relevant to the problems the patient is experiencing. * Participates in departmental and organizational quality improvement initiatives. Provides high quality counseling to staff members and facilitates staff support groups in an effort to promote a positive working environment and address the immediate needs of fellow co-workers. * Actively participates in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary treatment plan. * Actively participates in treatment team activities. * Promotes a therapeutic milieu by formal and informal methods. * Professional Development * Acts as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to health care team members; displays leadership behaviors. * Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals. * Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management. * Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. * Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving. * Participates in community outreach services as an educational resource informing the public about innovative care management programs available to caregivers. Provides high quality professional consultation and in-service education to medical and hospital staff. * Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Education - Master's Degree Certification as a Masters in Social Work (LMSW) by the Louisiana State Board Social Work Examiners

The Social Worker LMSW conducts psychosocial evaluations, provides individual and group psychotherapy, care management services and discharge planning. Develops and implements patient treatment plans and participates in treatment team conferences. Relies on education, experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under supervision required by regulation and licensing board. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities. Education - Master's Degree Certification as a Masters in Social Work (LMSW) by the Louisiana State Board Social Work Examiners Clinical Practice and Care Management Serves as the case manager for assigned patients. Coordinates the interdisciplinary assessment process. Completes psychosocial assessment within guidelines defined by the organization. Conducts group and individual therapy and/or case management activities as appropriate to the treatment plan. Conducts family meetings as necessary and as directed by the physician. Develops and implements high quality patient treatment plans based on thorough patient assessment and evaluation, analysis of family and home dynamics, and assessment of patient's capacity and potential to cope with problems of daily living in an effort to promote the high quality health and wellness services provided by the department. Follows established practice guidelines with regard to work and patient scheduling and demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet practice and patient needs. Demonstrates professional judgment in reporting cases of suspected abuse or neglect while maintaining patient and family member confidentiality in an effort toward ensuring the provision of high quality health and wellness services by the department. Documentation Completes treatment plan documentation and updates according to patient needs and organizational expectations. Completes documentation of all patient and caregiver interactions. Completes documentation of all group, individual and family activities. Explains and discusses the living will and durable power of attorney to patients and family members in a sensitive and caring manner in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure. Follows policies and procedures regarding discharge planning, evaluations, chart documentation, and follow-up coordination, ensures appropriate and efficient completion of authorization to provide or receive information. Communication, Partnership and Collaboration Works collaboratively to solve problems, improves processes, develop services, and acts as a patient advocate. Acts as an information and referral source by developing cooperative agreements with community agencies and services in an effort to meet patient needs and ensure that treatment is immediately relevant to the problems the patient is experiencing. Participates in departmental and organizational quality improvement initiatives. Provides high quality counseling to staff members and facilitates staff support groups in an effort to promote a positive working environment and address the immediate needs of fellow co-workers. Actively participates in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Actively participates in treatment team activities. Promotes a therapeutic milieu by formal and informal methods. Professional Development Acts as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to health care team members; displays leadership behaviors. Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals. Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management. Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving. Participates in community outreach services as an educational resource informing the public about innovative care management programs available to caregivers. Provides high quality professional consultation and in-service education to medical and hospital staff. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

The Social Worker LMSW conducts psychosocial evaluations, provides individual and group psychotherapy, care management services and discharge planning. Develops and implements patient treatment plans and participates in treatment team conferences. Relies on education, experience and judgment to accomplish job. Works under supervision required by regulation and licensing board. Creativity and some latitude is expected to complete responsibilities. * Clinical Practice and Care Management * Serves as the case manager for assigned patients. Coordinates the interdisciplinary assessment process. * Completes psychosocial assessment within guidelines defined by the organization. * Conducts group and individual therapy and/or case management activities as appropriate to the treatment plan. * Conducts family meetings as necessary and as directed by the physician. * Develops and implements high quality patient treatment plans based on thorough patient assessment and evaluation, analysis of family and home dynamics, and assessment of patient's capacity and potential to cope with problems of daily living in an effort to promote the high quality health and wellness services provided by the department. * Follows established practice guidelines with regard to work and patient scheduling and demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet practice and patient needs. * Demonstrates professional judgment in reporting cases of suspected abuse or neglect while maintaining patient and family member confidentiality in an effort toward ensuring the provision of high quality health and wellness services by the department. * Documentation * Completes treatment plan documentation and updates according to patient needs and organizational expectations. * Completes documentation of all patient and caregiver interactions. * Completes documentation of all group, individual and family activities. * Explains and discusses the living will and durable power of attorney to patients and family members in a sensitive and caring manner in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure. * Follows policies and procedures regarding discharge planning, evaluations, chart documentation, and follow-up coordination, ensures appropriate and efficient completion of authorization to provide or receive information. * Communication, Partnership and Collaboration * Works collaboratively to solve problems, improves processes, develop services, and acts as a patient advocate. Acts as an information and referral source by developing cooperative agreements with community agencies and services in an effort to meet patient needs and ensure that treatment is immediately relevant to the problems the patient is experiencing. * Participates in departmental and organizational quality improvement initiatives. Provides high quality counseling to staff members and facilitates staff support groups in an effort to promote a positive working environment and address the immediate needs of fellow co-workers. * Actively participates in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary treatment plan. * Actively participates in treatment team activities. * Promotes a therapeutic milieu by formal and informal methods. * Professional Development * Acts as a clinical resource and serves as a mentor to health care team members; displays leadership behaviors. * Identifies own learning needs based on self-evaluation and the progress made from the previous year's goals. * Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management. * Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. * Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Leadership skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving. * Participates in community outreach services as an educational resource informing the public about innovative care management programs available to caregivers. Provides high quality professional consultation and in-service education to medical and hospital staff. * Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Education - Master's Degree Certification as a Masters in Social Work (LMSW) by the Louisiana State Board Social Work Examiners