Clinical Social Worker, LCSW; Per Diem

Utilizing clinical social work techniques and theory, consults on, assesses, and intervenes with high-risk patients and their families regarding the impact/amelioration of emotional and social problems. Duties also include, but are not limited to, conducting psychosocial assessments, making a psychosocial diagnosis, planning and implementing effective treatments, evaluation, education, supervision, coaching and mentoring of the patient (client) and family members. The position consults with, collaborates and communicates with a wide range of social, governmental and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals, physicians and other sources in the overall care of the patient.

The Per Diem Inpatient Care Management Social Worker uses clinical social work techniques and theory to consult on, assess, and intervene with high-risk patients and their families on the impact and amelioration of emotional and social problems. Duties include, but are not limited to, psychosocial assessment, psychosocial diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, evaluation, education, and the supervision, coaching, and mentoring of patients and family members.

The position consults, collaborates, and communicates with a wide range of social, governmental, and legal agencies, courts, schools, clinics, other hospitals, physicians, and other sources involved in the patient's care.

Position:
Clinical Social Worker-LCSW

Department:
Social Work

Schedule:

Per Diem

Shift requirement:
Minimum of two shifts per month, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Weekend requirement:
At least one of the two monthly shifts must be on a weekend.

Holiday requirement:
Holiday Required

Assesses patients and families to identify emotional and social problems, using the department's psychosocial assessment tool as a guideline. Identifies the issues that must be addressed during the patient's care and formulates a plan. Identifies when the patient's family should be involved in the initial assessment and attempts contact the same day, if indicated.

Provides psychotherapeutic treatment and/or psychosocial support to patients and families to reduce the impact of identified problems. Uses social work technique and theory to help patients and families cope with illness or social problems and improve functioning and emotional state. Keeps inpatients and families informed, involved, supported, and treated through at least weekly contacts. Increases contact whenever a change in care or plan requires it.

All suspected cases of abuse and neglect. Follows up to ensure the patient receives timely, comprehensive consultation and that legal mandates are met.

Consults and collaborates with healthcare team members to ensure patients' emotional and social needs are addressed. Notifies supervisor when patients from an age group not regularly served are present. Seeks assistance from staff with knowledge of that age group's specialized needs.

Maintains patient confidentiality according to hospital policy. Uses professional discretion when deciding what patient information to include in the medical record or department clinical notes. Notes in the medical record when critical patient information has been excluded and where it is available. Documents each patient encounter concurrently in the medical record or department clinical record according to department policy. Each entry includes date, time, title, and signature.

Complies with departmental, regulatory, and professional requirements for documentation, recording, and data collection. Submits department statistics, records, and reports within required time frames.

Provides clinical supervision to other department personnel, as assigned. Supports graduate and undergraduate training programs by supervising MSW and BSW students, as assigned.

Assists management in running a quality department by participating in department programs and following department policies and procedures. Identifies weaknesses in operations and recommends improvements. Serves on department committees as appointed by the Director. Represents the department throughout the hospital and in the community on department practice and the field of social work.

Maintains competency in areas of…