| Name of Organization: | ECMC |
| Job Title: | Erie County Medical Center |
| Part-time or Full-time: | Full-time |
| Job Location: | Psychiatric Case Manager, Clinic |
| Job Description: | The work involves performing skilled tasks in the care of inpatient or outpatient behavioral health patients at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. The incumbent participates with other professional and paraprofessional staff as an active member in the overall care and treatment of patients suffering from a variety of psychological and/or chemical dependence problems. The incumbent may be assigned to a given inpatient unit or outpatient clinic to carry out program activities, provide direct therapy services or crisis intervention/counseling as required by program needs. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a Psychologist, Program Manager, higher ranking Social Worker or clinical nursing manager. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Performs behavioral health assessments and develops treatment plans using established methodologies; Participates as a primary counselor to individuals, in groups and for families; Participates as a team member in the treatment planning process; Participates in the intake and screening of new patients; Collects and maintains appropriate data from various sources such as professional staff and patient's families to establish an overall approach to the solution of the patient's mental and social problems; Provides a psychosocial history for patients; Provides counseling services to help patients adjust to their disabilities and social environment; Provides individual treatment and/or crisis intervention under clinical supervision; Provides support and guidance to the patient's family in order to accomplish treatment goals; Observes and records patients' behavioral and psychiatric status, activities, responses to treatment and overall physical, behavioral and mental health condition and reports to the team; Modifies treatment plans as needed; Plans with the treatment team and with community agencies in order to relate the patient's treatment and rehabilitation program to the social situation prior to discharge; Coordinates outpatient services with appropriate community resources; Coordinates the discharge and planning for patients as assigned; Participates in the development and implementation of the daily program activities; Participates in the process of transferring patients to other levels of treatment as appropriate; Refers clients to other governmental and non-governmental agencies; Participates as a member of the team to provide quality assurance and peer-review of the treatment delivered; Assists in the orientation of new staff and in staff development programs and in-service training. **This position is 10am-8PM located at ECMC's Help Center |
| Required Qualifications: | Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1) Possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) as issued by the New York State Education Department at time of appointment; or: 2) Possession of a Limited Permit to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) as issued by the New York State Education Department at time of appointment and licensure and registration within one (1) year of appointment; or: 3) Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Mental Health Counselor as issued by the New York State Education Department at the time of appointment; or: 4) Possession of a permit to practice as a Mental Health Counselor as issued by the New York State Education Department at the time of appointment and licensure and registration with one (1) year of appointment. |
| How to Apply: | To apply please go to our website at the link below, select the position you're interested in. https://www.healthcaresource.com/ecmcc/index.cfm?&cjoborderby=&ifacilityid=10000&ijobrowset=6&ckeywordsearchcategory=&ijobcatid=100&ijobpostondaysold=&cjobattr1=All&nkeywordsearch=&template=dsp%5Fjob%5Flist%2Ecfm&fuseaction=search%2EjobList |
| Contact: | Lisa Highway |
| Website: | http://www.ecmc.edu/ |
