Maxim Healthcare is looking for an LCSW in Alton, IL for the following -

　　Performs professional social work services involving the advanced application of social work

　　principles, techniques and evaluations, as well as clinically sophisticated diagnostic recognition

　　and implementation of appropriate treatment interventions of adults on a forensic unit

　　manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders.

　　• Identifies and acquires additional clinical information to construct a robust

　　understanding of patient problems and treatment needs.

　　• Provides professional program management to assigned units and caseload.

　　• Evaluates and identifies clinical problems.

　　• Identifies a wide range of resources in the development of a plan which includes

　　inpatient/outpatient treatments, financial, housing and support services to be used in

　　the development of appropriate treatment goals and objectives.

　　• Coordinates, organizes and accurately communicates about services between the

　　patient, members of a multi-disciplinary team, community agencies and family members

　　or significant others to promote their understanding, cooperation and participation in the

　　rehabilitation services.

　　• Directs the implementation of and follows-up on the in-hospital course of treatment.

　　• Promotes and synchronizes multiple services which direct patients to attainment of their

　　goals.

　　Interviews patients, family members and/or significant others to obtain pertinent psycho-social

　　data to identify, evaluate and develop treatment goals and objectives.

　　• Analyzes information to accurately identify the patient’s functional and emotional status.

　　• Evaluates and interprets all available information and assessment materials to facilitate

　　both initial and ongoing treatment planning conferences with physicians, nurses and

　　other members of the treatment team.

　　• Conducts fitness to stand trial assessments, writes associate reports and collaborates

　　with treatment team to formulate legal opinions.

　　• Communicates and collaborates with legal personnel from jurisdictional courts and

　　synthesizes legal and clinical factors to formulate short and long term goals and plans.

　　Serves as an advocate for patients and as a resource for other members of the treatment team.

　　• Engages in counseling in-regards to problems, emotional status, needs and future

　　plans.

　　• Monitors, promotes and protects patient’s rights.

　　• Answers patient’s questions and concerns about treatment towards achieving treatment

　　and service goals.

　　• Develops and maintains professional working relations with a wide variety of community

　　resources in support of assuring adequate patient treatment and housing needs are

　　met upon discharge.

　　Serves as a qualified examiner.

　　• Makes clinical diagnosis.

　　• Signs certificates of admissions for involuntary court ordered admissions.

　　• Presents certificate in court regarding competency of patient.

　　• Testifies in court regarding the need for continued involuntary hospitalization.

　　Serves as a program manager for and coordinates and recommends the course treatment to an

　　interdisciplinary team.

　　• As part of a treatment team, identifies options for best practice treatment interventions

　　in lieu of restraints/seclusions.

　　• Assists patients in identifying behavior leading to restraint/seclusion and in utilizing

　　behavior modifications to avoid such treatment options.

　　• Gathers information from patients about treatment preferences, fears, etc.

　　Serves as a mental health resource for non-professional direct care staff.

　　• Confers with them to receive input, observations and recommendations for a patient’s

　　course of treatment.

　　• Reviews documentation from service providers to support continuation, revision or

　　changes in treatment.

　　Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the

　　duties enumerated above.

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, 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 Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing 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.