Hiring a Licensed Clinical Social WorkerPosition is in Fulton, MOCorrectional CenterThe Licensed Clinical Social Worker collaborates with themulti-disciplinary team to provide input in the development of the plan of carefor those patients/clients requiring social work intervention. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker providescounseling and crisis intervention to patients/clients who have social oremotional problems in a variety of settings across the age span.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Provides necessary social work interventionCounsels individuals and families in crisis and help withissues such as poverty, loss and illnessAssesses patient's psychosocial needs, plans for, evaluatesand modifies interventions to meet the established patient/client goalsCollaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate teamgoals for each patient/clientFacilitates patient/client and family referrals to communityagencies when appropriateProvides financial counseling when necessary to achieve thetreatment goals established by the multi- disciplinary teamMay be required to respond to crisis situations, includingdomestic violence and child abuseMay be required to provide witness services and evidence incourt casesVisits schools to assess academic concernsWorks with government agencies to help clients apply forMedicare and Medicaid when appropriateArranges home visits to evaluate a patient/client health,home environment and family interaction/supportAssists patient/family/caregivers in planning for presentand future psychosocial needsObserves and reports patient progress and/or changes inpatient status to physician and appropriate multi- disciplinary team membersAdheres to facility and Amergis policies and procedures at alltimesMinimum Requirements:Master’s degree in Social Work from a school of social workaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education requiredActive license as an LCSW in state of practice requiredMinimum of one year of social work experience preferredComplies with all relevant professional standards ofpracticeParticipation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob siteUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirementsAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is requiredComputer proficiency requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.