Social Worker - Pregnant & Postpartum Women's Grant

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

What You'll Do!

• Establishes rapport and develops a therapeutic relationship with assigned clients. Provides therapy and counseling services in individual and group sessions. Maintains appropriate professional boundaries.

• Provides crisis intervention and conflict resolution assistance. Demonstrates ability to differentiate between emergency and non-emergency tasks and responds accordingly. Provides immediate supportive counseling and necessary assistance to clients dealing with a crisis or emergency situation. Assists with referrals to community resources when appropriate. Demonstrates the ability to perform in an accurate and precise manner in situations where time is critical.

• Conducts educational groups providing recovery-related information and instruction.

• Provides counseling/treatment services to restore clients to optimum social and physical well-being (within their capacity). Provides counseling in individual and group sessions for co-occurring, trauma and personal growth related concerns.

• Provides family, couples, and/or relationship counseling services in designated situations.

• Completes an initial assessment that includes evaluation of the American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM). Obtains bio-psychosocial history information and identifies client needs by interviewing the client, reviewing available records, conferring with other professionals and appropriate House of Mercy staff, and contacting other information sources as necessary and appropriate. Analysis and evaluation of client situation consistently reflects advanced competency in psychosocial assessment and diagnosis. Assesses consistently reflects advance competency in psychosocial assessment and diagnosis. Assesses problems appropriately in terms of scope, consequences and needed interventions.

• Performs a comprehensive assessment (psychosocial history) to analyze and synthesize the client's status and addresses the client's strengths, problems and areas of clinical concern. On an ongoing basis, assesses client needs/strengths, behaviors, and progress toward desired outcomes. Specifically monitors client progress in areas of personal growth, education, prenatal care, parenting, employment, living skills, etc. Determines need for outside professional evaluations (e.g. mental health), and independently refers to community practitioners/agencies as needed.

• Develops treatment plans based upon assessment and in accordance with program requirements, state regulations, etc. Communicates pertinent treatment plan information to clinical staff and others as needed. Implements plan and monitors patient's progress.

• Participates in case review meetings to review and discuss client progress, assure consistent implementation of treatment plan goals/objectives, and promote team involvement in problem solving/resolution.

What we need from you!

• Bachelor's degree in a human services related discipline from an accredited four-year program, required.

• Valid Driver's/Chauffeurs License required, must meet Mercy's Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within thirty (30) days of hire.

• Licensed to provide mental health therapy in the State of Iowa (LMHC, LISW, LMFT, etc.) and meets the requirements necessary for an LPHA designation OR

• CADC certification within one (1) year of hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.