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POSITION SUMMARYThe Behavioral Health Licensed Social Worker assesses the patient’s psychosocial problems and needs at admission and ongoing thereafter and, in collaboration with the patient, family significant other, and members of the treatment team, develops a plan for treatment and aftercare based upon the identified, prioritized, psychosocial problems.POSITION DUTIESThe Licensed Social Worker acts as primary therapist for assigned patients.

• Assesses the patient's psychosocial problems and needs within the required time frame after admission and ongoing thereafter.
• Collaborates with the patient, family/significant other, and the others of the treatment team.

Carries out the plan for treatment and aftercare as designed, evaluates the patient’s responses to the planned interventions, and makes decisions regarding continuation or revision of the treatment plan.

• Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health care team to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying the patient’s mental health problems.
• Assesses the patient’s psychosocial problems and needs within the required timeframe after admission and ongoing thereafter.
• Responsible for discharge planning for assigned patients, arranging appropriate discharge plans in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
• Advocates for patients in their relationships with other hospitals and outside agencies.
• Documents all phases of the treatment process in the medical record within appropriate timeframes.
• Maintains accountability for clinical competency, professional growth and development and the professional ethics of clinical practice.
• Participates in special projects as requested.
• Attends meetings in the community as requested and/or according to professional interest.MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBLS Certification, NY LMSW Required, FLU VACCINE REQUIRED - NO EXEMPTIONS OR EXCEPTIONSPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSLENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT 17 weeksSHIFT / HOURS PER WEEK 37.5SYSTEMS EPICSTART DATE 8/23/2026Becoming an AMN Healthcare professional gives you the incredible opportunity to gain critical career experience, work with new people, and earn a highly competitive salary—but the perks don't stop there. There are many additional benefits to enjoy, including:

Medical, dental and vision benefitsEarned time off and paid holidaysPaid continuing education time401(K) retirement planningShort-term disability, life insurance, paid jury dutyAccess to the largest network of facilities and providers in the countryIndustry experienced workforce management teamLicensure and certification reimbursement

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