Social Services Clinician - In-Patient - Discharge Planning

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium • Sitka, AK • 4d ago

$82K-$106K/yr 10K Sign on and 10K Relocation Bonus!

We are looking for a Clinician skilled in discharge planning for our Level IV Critical Access Hospital. Join a compassionate, multidisciplinary team serving patients from birth through elder across Southeast Alaska. As a Social Services Clinician, youll deliver discharge planning and care coordination that strengthens families, supports cultural wellness, and advances our mission in Tribal health.

What you will do:

Clinical Assessment and Therapy Conduct screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, brief therapy, and continuing care for patients from birth to elder. Facilitate or cofacilitate patient care conferences and lead discharge planning for ALF or transitional placements. Provide clinical support around chemical dependency, mental health needs, and appropriate referrals. Care Coordination and Advocacy Work closely with hospital teams and local community partners to ensure the right services are used for optimal outcomes. Provide client advocacy, skillbuilding, and assist with complex matters like Power of Attorney when relevant. Ensure smooth transitions of care throughout the continuum. Documentation and Compliance Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in alignment with State, Federal, accreditation, and hospital billing standards. Complete screenings, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and required reports on time. SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, its a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Social Services Clinician Provide screening, assessment, diagnoses, treatment planning, brief direct therapy and continuing care to individual clients ranging from birth to elderly and their families including children and significant others. Facilitate or co-facilitate patient care conferences and provide discharge planning. Provide care coordination, client advocacy, and skill development as needed. Maintain complete and accurate records (paper and electronic), case notes, statistics, etc., as required by laws, regulations, agency or institution procedures. As licensed individuals it is each persons responsibly as outlined in each license to know the regulations of the state for which they are working. Complete screening, assessments, treatment plans and all other documentation per social service standards. Provide required reports and documentation to the client chart on a timely basis. Participate and provide assistance in maintaining all state, federal, and industry accreditation laws and standards; as well as SEARHC policies and procedures. Maintain appropriate records in confidential manner according to department policy. Document the provision of services in charting that meets all requirements for the hospital billing requirements. Coordinate with other corporate and community social service resources on both programmatic and case work basis to assure appropriate services are utilized for optimum patient care. Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, assist in developing and monitoring treatment plans, and consult with other professional staff regularly as needed. Assists with scheduled staff trainings/meetings and help staff integrate new information/practices into delivery of treatment services. Attend SEARHC Quality Management trainings, and incorporates concepts and skills into delivery of client services. Assist and complete all billing duties assigned by lead program clinical personnel. Complete all required provider enrollment documentation asrequested timely. This position is a covered position in accordance with the Indian Child Protection Act (ICPA).

Education, License and Experience:

Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related discipline from an accredited educational institution

Licensed as or in the process of becoming a: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Valid State of Alaska Drivers License or can be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Must be 21 years of age.

Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years

Knowledge of:

Discharge Planning Interviewing techniques; crisis intervention techniques. Ethical and legal management practices; patients legal rights. Documentation regulations specific to accreditation requirements. Skill and Ability to:

Perform case management; use tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. Observe and record psychiatric behavior and substance using behavior; conduct screening, assessments, treatment planning and document in progress notes. Analyze, evaluate and diagnose situations and adopt effective courses of action. Write clear/concise reports and chart notes in accordance with professional standards, state regulations and department protocol. Required Certifications:

Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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