Healthcare Social Worker

Minimum Requirements:

Current/Active social work license OR a clinical social work license AND one (1) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting such as a hospital, long term acute care hospital, and/or skilled nursing facility. Experience working in a correctional institution/detainment setting is preferred.

Must have CPR/BLS certification.

Act 33/34 clearances are required to prior to appointment at the cost of the applicant.

Position Summary: Under the co-supervision of the Director of Nursing and the Director of Mental Health Services, the Healthcare Social Worker is responsible for conducting needs assessments, making necessary referrals, and assisting in the coordination of release and continuation of care for those with complex and/or acute medical needs at the time of release from the Allegheny County Jail. The Healthcare Social Worker will also coordinate and implement behavioral health services to include case management, individual and/or group counseling, and crisis intervention services.

Duties:

• Collaborates with all applicable entities (i.e. Medical Director, treatment providers, healthcare administrators, caseworkers, probation) based on needs.
• Consults as needed with pretrial services, probation, and the courts to discuss alternatives to incarceration in order to meet the medical needs of the individual.
• Completes referrals as clinically indicated.
• Collaborates with case workers at the Allegheny County Jail and collaborates with care managers from local hospitals for new admissions.
• Provides support to patients to help patients understand, cope, and participate in treatment related to their condition(s).
• Conducts group counseling services.
• Arranges for any necessary transitional care needs (i.e. in-home nursing care, establishment of insurance, follow up appointments, etc.), and coordinates with involved community care teams such as Justice Related Services (JRS) or the Community Treatment Team (CTT).
• Coordinates, monitors, and administers behavioral health services and programs for inmates within the Allegheny County Jail.
• Serves as a liaison between physical and behavioral health services teams.
• Provides individual and group counseling to inmates, as clinically appropriate, and agreed upon by treatment teams.
• Consults with a multi-disciplinary team on crisis intervention cases and possible transfers to alternate levels of care or other facilities.
• Works professionally with coworkers, outside agencies, court services, and judges.
• Documents all patient interactions thoroughly and accurately utilizing the electronic healthcare record.
• Completes assessments and other mental health reports/summaries of inmates as needed.
• Provides patient updates and documentation as requested or required.
• Recommends and implements quality improvement initiatives and activities.
• Meets regularly with immediate supervisors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of:

• Substance use disorders and eligibility criteria for levels of care within substance use treatment settings
• Suicide prevention assessments
• Laws and legislations including but not limited to the ACA, NCCHC, PREA, and Title 37
• Criminal Justice system
• Services/Programs within the Community
• Principles, practices, and techniques of behavioral health services and counseling
• Medical terminology
• Understanding of the psychosocial aspects of illness and health
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention
• Various computer programs

Ability to:

• Appropriately conduct initial screens and assessments to determine patient needs
• Interact with inmates
• Function interdependently and make informed decisions using sound professional/clinical judgment
• Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate goals and objectives for providing quality care
• Provide counseling services and appropriate behavioral health interventions and treatments
• Plan, develop, and implement treatment plans
• Communicate effectively with jail administrators, healthcare managers, inmates, colleagues, and other stakeholders
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff
• Work shifts in a 24/7 facility
• Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks in a stressful environment

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Residency: Not required to live in Allegheny County
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,275.75 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15219: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Required)
• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Social Work License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location