476 Adolescent Care jobs in the United States

• Performs direct patient care including conducting and documenting psychiatric triage, psychiatric assessments, daily progress notes, weekly discharge planning and health education classes.
• Administers prescribed medications, facilitates groups and provides patient counseling and incident debriefing for staff and patients.
• Develops criteria for standards of care and patient outcomes.
• Develops standard operating procedures for psychiatric nursing care.
• Serves as a liaison and advocate for patients by assisting in coordinating continuing care for those with acute and chronic psychiatric problems.
• Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team that coordinates care for psychiatric patients within the ACU.
• Assists patients and family members in accessing the appropriate level of psychiatric care.
• Collaborates with families and multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate utilization of health care resources.
• Participates in treatment planning meetings and patient conferences for identified patients to review progress and assist patients with setting and meeting treatment goals.
• Acts as a liaison with community agencies and external facilities ensuring that requested care is being rendered.
• Assists in ongoing patient care coordination until planned outcomes are achieved.
• Assists treatment team in determining appropriate patient disposition (admission or outpatient care); educates patients and family members about the illness/condition, medication, and available resources.
• Participates in a continuing quality improvement program for ongoing systematic monitoring and evaluation of patient outcomes to include tracking appropriate data.
• Identifies documents, evaluates, reports and follows up on issues relating to Quality Improvement, Risk Management, and Utilization Review.
• Completes data input, creates reports and graphs, and necessary databases.
• Provides supervision of paraprofessional staff; directs, assigns and monitors the patient care provided by mental health technicians and functions as Charge Nurse when assigned.
• Completes all yearly Center for Medicare and Medicaid Servicers (CMS) required training by the indicated due dates.
• Assists, promotes, and supports compliance with established CMS standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Directs patient care by planning, organizing, directing and reviewing work required to provide safe, quality, comprehensive, and evidence based nursing care.
• Assigns and directs tasks to staff in an efficient, equitable and appropriate manner considering skill/knowledge and staff mix.
• Provides information, instruction and training in tasks and performance techniques.
• Provides direction through daily huddles, chart audits, RL-6 incident reports, direct observation and surveys.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement related to ACU patient care and patient processes.
• Reviews and revises policies and procedures related to the function of the Adolescent Care Unit (ACU) and provides staff in-services.
• Participates in and ensures staff completion of ongoing education and training. Directs and coordinates an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care from admission to discharge, including aftercare by providing holistic approach to care.
• Requests supplies and equipment necessary to support job performance of staff.
• Maintains skill set, licensure and certification to lead by example, and when necessary, working on the floor as a nurse in by providing nursing care during emergent situations.
• Plans and adjusts work schedules and operations to meet established objectives, priorities, deadlines and Standards of Care.
• Assesses and directs work assignments to improve workflow and nursing care.
• Conducts staff preparedness and contingency planning to ensure organization during unanticipated demands and emergencies.
• Coordinates general orientation and ongoing staff training needs in collaboration with the Clinical Education Department.
• Designs, implements and evaluates department specific orientation and competency assessment/validation for new and current nursing staff. Assures self and staff compliance with annual mandatory in-services, certifications and trainings.
• Provides opportunities for staff development and training needs to appropriate resources.
• Coordinates infection control and safety activities.
• Assists nursing staff with action plans to resolve patient/staff safety concerns.
• Participates with FDIHB hospital committees, as assigned, and disseminates information from the meetings to unit staff, colleagues and Chief of Behavioral Health. Prepares and submits reports in a timely manner.
• Coordinates an interdisciplinary approach for the continuity of care from admission to discharge by planning, organizing, directing and reviewing services for patients and their families, thus fostering quality, continuity and appropriate utilization of health care resources throughout the continuum of care.
• Provides information, instruction and training in tasks and job techniques. Ensures compliance with the hospital wide Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Conditions of Participation, Health Care Financing Administration, and Navajo Area Program requirements and identifies opportunities for client care and client process improvements.
• Establishes reviews and revises policies and procedures related to the function of the unit and provides in-services to staff.
• Participates in the development and implementation of Standards of Care/Age specific care by utilizing QAPI, infection control, safety, and Risk Management as appropriate measures for monitoring and evaluating care.
• Facilitates the coordinated utilization of resources for optimization of health outcomes, patient/family satisfaction and financial outcomes.
• Collaborates proactively with related interdisciplinary team members and patient/family to facilitate and improve healthcare outcomes.
• Supports the implementation of clinical guidelines that may include, but is not limited to, developing/obtaining appropriate education material for patients to monitor patient's health conditions that are consistent with the care process model and developing new services that will improve the status of patients.
• Manages annual budget by identifying/requesting supplies and equipment needed within department.
• Plans and adjusts work schedules and operations to meet established objectives, priorities, deadlines and standards of care and ensure a seamless workflow.
• Coordinates credentialing, nursing competencies, general orientation and ongoing staff training needs in collaboration with the Chief of Behavioral Health and Clinical Education Department.
• Ensures staff compliance with annual mandatory in-services. Refers staff with identified training needs to appropriate resources.
• Coordinates infection prevention and safety activities with appropriate staff. Assists nursing staff with action plans to resolve infection control and safety issues.
• Participates in the development with the Chief of Behavioral Health and implementation of long and short-term goals as well as policies.
• Ensures timely completion of rounding and annual employee performance evaluations.
• Completes all yearly Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) required training by the indicated due dates. Assists, promotes, and supports compliance with established CMS standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Description:

The health services that became the Anthony L Jordan Health Corporation (Jordan Health) began more than 100 years ago, in 1904. As one of the first 5 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) established in the nation, its roots are steeped in service to those who face barriers to health and health care, meeting their need for comprehensive medical, dentistry, behavioral health, and community services. Starting in northeast Rochester, NY, Jordan Health has since expanded to become a network of primary care offices and health centers serving residents living in three quadrants of Rochester, NY and in Canandaigua, N.Y.

Jordan Health is now seeking an APP who, under the guidance of the President and CEO, is primarily responsible for functioning as a member of a medical team to provide comprehensive care and education to patient and families. Assists families in identifying community resources, reducing barriers to access care utilizing support systems. Coordinates services for high-risk, multi-problem families.

If you want to apply your specialized experience and education in an environment where you can make a difference and significantly impact patients’ quality of life, please consider our APP opportunity.

The APP will ensure that:

· Confidential, comprehensive, health care services are provided respectfully and empathetically to all patients.

· That highest quality of patient-centered care is delivered.

· The physical, social and emotional health of patients and their families are fostered.

· Patient access to care is enhanced.

Education and Experience Required:

· Must have completed an advance educational program which was registered by the New York State Education Department or one determined to be equivalent by the New York State Education Department. The education program must be one that prepared the registered professional nurse to provide primary health care services.

Licenses and Certifications:

· Certified or eligible for certification in a specialty which includes the performance of primary health care services such as American Nurses’ Association, The Nurses’ Association of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologist and the National Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Associates.

OR

· Graduate of an AMA approved PA program and board eligibility or board certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physical Assistant is required.

· Must possess a current NYS license.

· Adequate knowledge of assigned area as demonstrated by attaining certification by ANA as a Physician Assistant or within two years of employment and maintaining certification.

Special Skills, Knowledge Required:

· Ability to work well with patients.

· Ability to deliver nursing care through health promotion teaching or counseling, technical expertise, crisis intervention and evaluation of the client’s response to the nursing interventions.

Benefits: Jordan Health offers a competitive salary and full benefits offering including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 403b retirement plan. We offer Professional Development allowance.

Jordan Health offers equal opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

About Jordan Health:

Jordan Health is an independent FQHC, with Level III Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) designation through the National Committee on Quality Assurance. Jordan Health receives funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Jordan Health is a network of outpatient primary care offices with providers who follow a panel of patients. While independent, Jordan Health actively collaborates with the major hospital and healthcare systems in our operating area to provide a total safety net of healthcare services.

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us! As a Social Work Supervisor you will supervise and manage a small team of direct reports (up to about 8 supervisees) alongside a team of other Social Work Supervisor's and their supervisees to monitor and meet program needs, assure service quality and meet service demand, provide direct client services, and handle escalated client care issues and the resolution of complaints. You will maintain program policies/procedures, assist program leadership with the implementation of program growth strategies and the preparation of budget reports, projections and recommendations, monitor monthly statistics and ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards. In this role you will also establish policies and procedures that align with the organization's goals and objectives and develop, manage and participate in program events and meetings. This position is a hybrid position which includes opportunities for both virtual work as well as in-office/in-person work.

Program Oversight & Compliance: Maintain and align program policies and procedures with organizational goals; assist the Director in ensuring compliance with licensing and accreditation standards; monitor monthly statistics using both quantitative and qualitative data; and support budget reporting, projections, and recommendations.

Staff Supervision & Development: Supervise and evaluate staff to ensure service quality and meet demand; ensure staff are following and meeting indirect client service requirements such as clinical documentation, administrative, and billing entry requirements; monitor training needs and progress toward individual and team goals.

Client Services & Issue Resolution: Provide direct client services as needed; manage escalated client care issues and resolve complaints.

Strategic Growth & Engagement: Assist with implementing program growth strategies; develop, manage, and participate in program events and required meetings.

Other Responsibilities: Participate in all required meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

In addition to that, each of our Social Work Supervisor's have a specialty that they lead. This positions specialty is Licensing Investigations. As the leader for the licensing investigations team, some of the job duty and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead and manage licensing investigations to ensure compliance with state and organizational standards. Coordinate responses to licensing inquiries and document findings thoroughly. Implement corrective actions based on investigation outcomes. Collaborate with leadership to align investigation processes with broader program goals and quality assurance efforts.

A Master's Degree in Social Work, equivalent degree or combination of degree and experience. Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensure strongly preferred Three years of experience in direct service with the target population is desired. A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, access to reliable transportation and a Motor Vehicle Check. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently, be organized and multi-task. Able to apply critical and strategic thinking to problem solve complex matters of concern. Ability to manage complex situations in the direct service of adoptive families.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.

St. Louis Childrens Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked childrens hospitals in the country, St. Louis Childrens provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to do whats right for kids. Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Childrens commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. St. Louis Childrens consistently ranks among Americas Best Childrens Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories.

Childrens is looking to add a supervisor to an already great team! This is a full-time position with the following details:

• Days: 0800-1630
• On call one week a month (phone support mostly but could come in if needed)
• Supervise 25-30
• Support inpatient medical social workers
• Participate and support internal committees

Role Purpose: Coordinates the administration of comprehensive social work. Understands and participates in the operational processes of the patient care area and as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver the safest and most efficient/effective patient care to patients. Evaluates patient care and programming through part-time direct supervision and chart reviews.

Responsibilities:

• Manages individuals including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
• May participate in the development of departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets and having direct responsibility for adhering to those goals. This includes responding to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
• Assists with operations of unit services and integration with other departments.
• Hires, manages, and evaluates staff and services to build an effective work unit.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Masters Degree - Social Work
• Experience: 2-5 years
• Licenses & Certifications: Lic Clinical Social Worker

Preferred Requirements:

• Supervisor Experience: 2-5 years
• Licenses & Certifications: Crisis Prevention Intervention

BJC Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Family Well-Being and Protection, Bureau of Child Protective Services is seeking a Social Work Supervisor to join our team! Do you have experience or education in Social Work; Social/Human/Community Services; Case Management; or experience closely related to these fields? If so, this is a great opportunity!

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has a current opening for a team member in the Family and Child Well-Being Division. HHS is responsible for working with families who have experienced abuse and neglect. You play a key role in preparing and supporting children and families to be successful. You will also assist families in realizing their full potential by working with them as experts, case planning with team members, and the courts, and connecting families to community resources.

HHS, Family Well-Being and Protection Division, is seeking Child Protection Supervisors (Social Work Supervisors) to plan, direct and supervise a unit of social workers who conduct child abuse assessments and/or provide child welfare services. This is a full-time opportunity, Monday Friday with typical hours being from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM with extra hours as needed including after-hours and weekend on-call rotation. These positions require an in-office presence to your assigned location and travel to various other offices within the Service Area to meet with staff, attend court hearings and meet with clients and families as needed. Mileage is paid at $0.50/mile travelled according to the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) State Accounting Enterprise Procedures. A valid driver's license is required; however, you may request to reserve a state vehicle if available.

This position will be domiciled (work location) in Cedar Rapids and will provide services in that and surrounding counties. Daily responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Coordination and implementation of goals and objectives to achieve desired outcomes
• Clinical supervision around case outcomes to assure the safety of children
• Communicating and adhering to current policy and procedure affecting the work
• Assignment work to ensure efficiency in service delivery and equitable workload and approve travel claims, payroll, leave requests and other personnel functions
• Assigning and monitoring all work schedules, manage overtime allocations, and providing input to administration
• General supervision around job duties and performance through regularly scheduled individual supervisory conferences
• Training all new employees and providing regular performance evaluations to all staff at least annually
• Reviewing and approving all legal documents prior to their submission and assuring staff maintain compliance with Iowa Code
• Conducting case record reviews to ensure compliance and quality
• Reviewing worker written work, computer documents, and various other documents to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Use of various forms of technological resources to monitor, track, approve and direct work flow
• Conducting regular unit meetings
• Responding to customer and employee inquiries and concerns in a timely manner to assure that issues are resolved
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with collaterals and maintaining a working knowledge of community resources
• On a rotating basis, be available to all staff after hours and on-call as needed providing case consultation, crisis resolution, and approval of emergency removals

The ideal candidate will be able to meet the following requirements:

• Provides support to large segment of agency through managing internal and external requests for information and legislative reviews requiring comprehension of request, independent judgment to assign and adherence to agency formatting of timely response or communication
• Knowledge of the principles of supervision, including delegation of work, training of subordinates, performance evaluation, discipline, and hiring
• Knowledge of interviewing skills and techniques
• Obtains information from a wide variety of sources, including written materials, telephone conversations and through computer databases and to be able to read and interpret the data. Ability and knowledge of Word, Excel, and the Internet
• Applies essential elements of management and administration in assigned office. Recognizes and defines problems, gathers facts using problem-solving tools, develops practical solutions, analyzes each potential solution, compares the outcome of each solution, and select the best solution to solve the problem
• Effectively communicates orally by expressing ideas and facts to individuals or groups
• Makes clear and convincing oral presentations
• Listens to others
• Facilitates an open exchange of ideas
• Build, foster and maintain partnerships at a variety of levels
• Applies innovative solutions to problems
• Designs new methods where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or are unavailable
• Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information by prioritizing, organizing and maintains information to meet completion deadlines
• Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain reasonable facts, data, or other information that analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions
• Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest, or unethical behavior
• Maintains regular attendance at work and report to work on time
• Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with supervisors
• Coordinates and oversees office budget and budget control mechanism. Plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies
• Works in a team environment. The ability to manage group processes
• Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity, fosters commitment and team spirit
• Works with others to achieve goals
• Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (For example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations)
• Communicates effectively in writing as well as orally to express ideas and facts to individuals or groups. Actively listens to facilitate the exchange of information to provide positive and professional customer service both within the agency and in the community
• Ability to travel, which will involve some overnight travel
• Ability to work extra hours as needed to get tasks completed
• Preference will be given to the ability to speak more than one language
• Preference will be given for education or experience which correlates directly with the requirements and duties of the position

Benefits Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited four year college and experience equal to four years of full-time work in a social work capacity in a public or private agency; OR professional experience in a social work capacity may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of qualifying experience for each thirty semester hours of education; OR a Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited four year college or university and experience equal to three years of full-time experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency; OR a Master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university and experience equal to one year of full-time work in a social work capacity in a public or private agency; OR any equivalent combination of graduate education in the social or behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university and qualifying experience up to a maximum of thirty semester hours for one year of the required experience; OR employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes