Licensed Social Worker, School Clinic

Reporting Relationships/Supervisory Responsibilities

Reports to Telemedicine School Clinic Program Manager with no direct reports. Works collaboratively with the Lead Social Worker.

Under general supervision and according to Service’s standards and policies, prepares social assessments, and functions as the clinic’s primary mental health provider at the school tele-health clinics. The Licensed Social Worker will act to restore students to optimum social functioning within their capacity. The Social Worker confers with clinic providers, nurses, and works directly with students and families. The Licensed Social Worker performs mental health functions independently within the determined scope of practice for the Community Health Center of Branch County, Michigan Mental Health and Public Health Codes.

The social worker will conduct crisis and emergency interventions.

* All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

• Completes mandatory safety requirements.
• Follows Safety/Infection Control Policies and demonstrates adherence to safety policies as evidenced by leadership and employee practices.
• Follows all general safety rules; maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and coworkers.
• Identifies the person designated as Safety Officer and notifies the Safety Officer and/or Director of real or potential safety hazards as required.
• Demonstrates an understanding of fire drills, internal/external disaster plans and procedures, and evacuation procedures as evidenced by in‑service records and participation in drills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Safety Committee activities, and adherence of risk management policies as evidenced by employee practices.
• Submits incident reports according to hospital policy.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding knowledge of adverse incidents.

• Develops a social work treatment plan, utilizing information from patient, family, agency personnel and others appropriate to adolescents.
• Develops and implements an appropriate social work care plan by information gathering, interviewing, and considering various treatment methods.
• Initiates and participates in case conferences.
• Sets priorities for his/her case management.
• Performs efficient therapy as a singular therapist.
• Develops specific and timely case closure/after care plans.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age‑specific developmental factors necessary to provide clinical therapy.

• Demonstrates proficient observational and assessment skills in developing plans and treatments according to social work theories and practices.
• Participates in assigned patient care as assigned and meets established productivity standards.
• Utilizes knowledge of social work processes and skills.
• Provides direct social work services using various modalities including, but not limited to psychotherapy, casework, and crisis intervention.
• Coordinates mental/emotional treatment sources, and advocates on behalf of patients and families.

• Completes all necessary paperwork thoroughly, accurately, and promptly, as specified by the Service’s operating procedure, also defined by insurers, HIPPA, MDHHS, NASW standards for clinical social work, MI Mental and Public Health Codes, and best practice.
• Completes required documentation for record keeping and reimbursement according to the Service’s operating procedures.
• Discusses reimbursement with patients and families when needed. Communicates with third‑party payer to obtain necessary authorizations for mental health services. Works with CHC Billing and revenue team to resolve billing issues.
• Develops and maintains records and reporting system related to the bereavement program.
• Serves as an advocate as appropriate for student/patients and families.

• Initiates and participates in team interdisciplinary communication.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with patients, families, co‑workers, and other professionals.
• Exercises independent judgment but utilizes appropriate consultation when indicated.

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