Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Social Worker: LCSW - Geriatric Psych

About Behavioral Care Solutions

We are a GROWING COMPANY: Behavioral Care Solutions is the largest psychiatric and psycho-social services provider in long-term care in the Mid-West, supporting 600 long-term care facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana...and expanding.

We have immediate openings for Clinical Social Workers who specialize, or have interest, in geriatric behavioral health.

Part-Time

Locations: We currently have an opening in Tinley Park, IL

Qualifications of the Social Worker:

• LCSW; Masters from an accredited University plus 1-2 years' experience.
• Full State license.
• Superior communication skills and ability to collaborate with clients, coworkers and other relevant professional contacts.
• Proficient with use of technology (medical records, word, excel, etc.)

We offer the Candidate:

• DAYTIME position; M-F with flexibility as arranged with practice manager
• Autonomy within facilities and with clinical support and supervision
• Direct clinical contacts with elders and marginalized clients
• Dedicated Practice Manager for scheduling, authorizations, operational support
• Interdisciplinary team approach
• Electronic charting with modern medical record
• Paid malpractice and competitive salary and benefits (for full time)

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct psycho-social services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment of nursing home residents.
• Includes individual, group and family therapies.
• See 10 - 15 patients per day. Can flex and see more or less to accommodate scheduling as needed, focus on work life balance
• Collaboration with Interdisciplinary team to ensure best practice and quality outcomes as well as assure continuity of care.
• Knowledge of Medicare guidelines and medically necessary documentation of clinical contacts.
• Direct clinical role.

The Following is a Plus:

• 1+ years' experience providing mental health services, particularly healthcare settings in Nursing Homes.
• Experience with Medicare guidelines, standards of care and documentation.

Behavioral Care Solutions is an equal opportunity employer

www.behavioralcaresolutions.com

Pay: $36.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LCSW License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road