Social Worker
The Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients. They are dedicated to patient and family-centered care that values personal self-determination, skilled at managing multiple priorities at once, and engaging in creative, compassionate, and ethical problem-solving. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, they perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans that integrate the medical, social, and resource issues that impact individual patients, families, and at-risk populations. Social Workers are responsible for working collaboratively with all healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans that support patient-centered plan of care for both individual patients and the medical community.
Essential Functions
- Provides psychosocial assessments of patients and families with social, emotional, interpersonal and/or environmental issues.
- Formulates biopsychosocial assessment, disposition, and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs as part of the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required or Master's Degree Social Work required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License (State License) - Generic - HR Only preferred Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW - State License) - Generic - HR Only preferred Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW - State License) - Generic - HR Only preferred Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC - State License) - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience
Clinical Experience in a medical setting 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Demonstrates proficient clinical judgment and application of professional values and ethics. Integration of prior clinical experience into current practice.- Demonstrates proficiency to formulate assessment of risks, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and the documentation of both in a timely manner.- Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and innovation in advocating for clients while maintaining professional boundaries. - Demonstrates proficient working knowledge of internal and external resources and refers appropriately.- Provides a range of evidence-based interventions.- Ability to advocate, coordinate, and continuously communicate with treatment plans with patients, family and the interdisciplinary team.- Incorporates social sensitivity.- If appropriate, utilizes supervision and consultation regularly and appropriately.- Actively seeks assistance with complex case s and situations in a timely manner.- Engages in quality improvement projects, uses data to measure progress.- Facilitate skill-based groups.- Knowledge, understanding and ability to negotiate and work in a complex organization.- Demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate findings with a broader audience.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
2014 Washington Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range
$32.47 - $47.23/Hourly
Grade
7
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