Job Summary
The Healthcare Professional, Social Worker, will be responsible for assessing patient needs related to depression, psychosis, substance use, and other significant mental health conditions. This role involves conducting biopsychosocial assessments, providing crisis intervention, short-term counseling, linkage with resources, and planning for transitions of care across various patient care settings. The position requires independent practice within an interdisciplinary team focused on patient support and community liaison activities.
Job Details
- Certifications: BLS, CPI, and licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Psychologist
- Education & Experience: Minimum of 2 years of related experience with proficiency in biopsychosocial assessment and psychiatric evaluations
- Location Requirements: Must hold valid licensure in the state where services are provided
- Schedule: Days shift, 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Responsibilities include assessing for level of care for patients with mental health issues, providing psycho-education, facilitating support groups, and serving as a liaison to community resources
- Provides consultation on psychosocial care as part of the interdisciplinary team, supporting discharge planning and community coordination
- May deliver staff education and participate in hospital committees as needed
- Additional Information: Assesses for level of care for patients struggling with depression, psychosis, substance use, and other mental illnesses; CPI training offered onsite
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
