**It's more than a career, it's a calling.** WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison **Worker Type:** Regular **Job Highlights:** Additional Job Description **_Join the SSM Health Team and Fulfill Your Calling!_** **_Our Mission_** _Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God_ **_Our Vision_** _Peace, hope, and health for every person, family, and community, especially those most in need_ **_Our Values_** _Compassion, respect, excellence, stewardship, and community_ **_Part Time Position_** **_28 hours per Week_** **_Day Shift_** **_Tentative schedule - every other weekend 4H/day, and 8H/day every Wednesday-Friday._** **_This is a position specific to our inpatient behavioral health unit_** **.** **_SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Madison is eagerly looking to hire a Behavioral Health Social Worker (BHSW) for our inpatient behavioral health unit! This position conducts psychosocial assessments of all admitted patients. The BHSW works as part of the multidisciplinary care team to ensure proper and safe care and dispositions for patients and to provide therapeutic care to those interested._** **_If you are a patient advocate first, you listen and respond with great care, and if the needs, wants, and goals of each patient matter to you, then we’d love to learn more! Please complete your application today._** **_Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit positions:_** **_·_** **_Acute hospital or outpatient discharge planning experience preferred._** **_·_** **_Medical trauma experience preferred._** **_Provides social work assistance to patients and families as related to social determinants of health._** **Benefits Information** **SSM Health offers competitive compensation. In addition, relevant work experience will be factored into your offer.** + **_Comprehensive Benefits Package_** + **_Medical, Dental, Vision, Life_** + **_Income based medical insurance premium discounts_** + **_HSA/FSA options_** + **_Short and Long-Term Disability_** + **_Generous PTO & PTO Donation Program_** + **_403b/401k retirement plans_** + **_Tuition Reimbursement_** + **_Commitment to employee wellness through our EAP_** **Job Summary:** Conducts interviews and behavioral health assessments for potential admissions including telehealth assessments. **Job Responsibilities and Requirements:** PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + Provides admissions and intake services to patients and potential patients. + Responds to telephone inquiries from persons seeking mental health care or information about mental health-related services. + Facilitates admission of in-patients and out-patients based on physician orders. Coordinates transportation to another facility and/or referral to a lower level of care as indicated. + Documents calls and related admission information. May staff crisis hotline as needed. + Reviews all paperwork accompanying patients to ensure adherence to hospital and regulatory policies. + Performs insurance verification and prior-authorization based on payor requirements. + Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. + Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION + Master's degree in Behavioral Health or related field EXPERIENCE + No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. + Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. + Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. + Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. + Frequent keyboard use/data entry. + Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. + Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. + Rare climbing. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois + Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) + Or + Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) + Or + Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri + Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration + Or + Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration + Or + Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma + Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors + Or + Licensed Behavioral Practitioner (LBP) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health + Or + Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers + Or + Licensed Counselors and Drug Counselor - Mental Health (LADC-MH) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors + Or + Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health + Or + Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) - Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers + Or + Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health State of Work Location: Wisconsin + Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services + Or + Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services + Or + Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services + Or + Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services + Or + Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services + Or + Professional Counselor Training License (LPC-IT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services + Or + Social Worker, Advance Practice - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services **Department:** 9274000007 Social Work **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 28 _SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. 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