Description
The Clinical Social Worker utilises clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care, assess crisis situations, and provide family and individual treatment.
Responsibilities:
- Assess patients' medical history, mental health history, and current presentation to understand their needs.
- Organise and prioritise daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging patient needs.
- Diagnose and treat various mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders.
- Perform social work consultation for patients and caregivers.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide supportive, crisis, bereavement, and other social work interventions as necessary.
- Develop a plan of care individually or with input from patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Modify care plans to reflect changes in patient status.
- Refer patients to other services to improve their well-being.
- Educate, communicate, and coordinate with multiple patient care teams and outside agencies.
- Act as an advocate on behalf of patients and families.
- Work with the multi-disciplinary team to develop a discharge plan.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation in the medical record.
- Comply with federal, state, local, and clinical program/facility standards.
Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
- Current State Licensure as LCSW or LMFT.
- Computer skills, including email and word processing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with patients, families, and treatment teams.
Benefits:
- Benefits eligible
- Generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs
Salary: $35.60 - $54.93 per hour