- Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan that applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Through patient observation and patient/family interview obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
- Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss psychosocial assessment, treatment planning and ongoing discharge planning.
- Identify, assess and coordinate patient cases and anticipate their needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education and home/community services.
- Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
- Conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs as required.
- Develop and execute clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals, as required.
- Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
- Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
- Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
- Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
- Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely documentation to assure patient records comply with facility and accreditation standards.
- Supervise social work interns completing field placement, as required.
- Provide direction and guidance to social services staff or other staff members, as required.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university required.
- Three or more years' related experience working with comparative patient population required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- State licensure, as required by the state in which the facility operates; which could include: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.