Iop Social Worker (Ma/Lmsw)

Responsibilities
Horizon Health, the nation's largest operator of hospital based behavioral health services, in partnership with USC Verdugo Hills Hospital in Glendale, CA. Glendale lies in the Verdugo Mountains, and is a suburb in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Horizon Health seeks a Social Worker for its IOP Psychiatric Program at Verdugo Hills Hospital.
Responsibilities include assessments, unit management, treatment planning and discharge planning, as well as group, individual and family treatment. Participates in referral development processes and activities as requested.
Essential Core Functions:

• Responds to intake calls and completes admission paperwork. Assessments will be completed by RN, LPC or LMSW
• Facilitates groups, family and individual sessions and completing all necessary documentation
• Schedules Unit assessments, meetings and appointments as appropriate
• Utilizes assessment tools including, but not limited to Geriatric Depression Scale, Zung, SLUMS, alcohol screening tool(s) under authorization/supervision of RN, LPC or LMSW
• Communicates with referral sources including, family members, legal system, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and other treatment facilities.
• Reviews newly admitted patient accounts for eligibility and authorization daily
• Maintains schedule for filing court paperwork and hearings. Works closely with court personnel to maintain good relationships
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team
• Addresses issues in a timely manner including crisis and higher level of care referrals.

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Long and Short-term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
Life Insurance
Career development opportunities within the company
Tuition Assistance
Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work every day!
EEO Statement
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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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Qualifications

• A Master's Degree from an accredited college with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or similar field
• Must have a valid state license in Social Work as required by the state in which the Social Worker will be providing services
• Must have a LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
• Minimum one year internship or experience in a similar position and/or industry
• Proficient in software applications
• Ability to manage stress appropriately
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to manager anger, fear, hostility and/or violence of others appropriately
• Maintains a positive attitude/public image while in the facility and in all work-related activities outside the facility
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
• Ability to write detailed correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, Program leadership, employees, clients, providers, vendors, etc.