LCSW

Must have MO LCSW license

Correctional Setting

Monday-Friday

Eligible for benefits

Travel Package eligible for those over 50mi

The 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. TheLicensed Clinical Social Worker provides counseling and crisis intervention topatients/clients who have social or emotional problems in a variety of settingsacross the age span. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides necessary social work intervention

Counsels individuals and families in crisis and help with issues such as poverty, loss and illness

Assesses patient's psychosocial needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies interventions to meet the established patient/client goals

Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient/client

Facilitates patient/client and family referrals to community agencies when appropriate

Provides financial counseling when necessary to achieve the treatment goals established by the multi- disciplinary team

May be required to respond to crisis situations, including domestic violence and child abuse

May be required to provide witness services and evidence in court cases

Visits schools to assess academic concerns

Works with government agencies to help clients apply for Medicare and Medicaid when appropriate

Arranges home visits to evaluate a patient/client health, home environment and family interaction/support

Assists patient/family/caregivers in planning for present and future psychosocial needs

Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes in patient status to physician and appropriate multi- disciplinary team members

Adheres to facility and Amergis policies and procedures at all times

Benefits

At 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 paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, 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.