Social Worker PRN

Position: Social Worker I PRN
Arkansas children's is a tobacco free workplace. Flu vaccines are required. Arkansas children's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.this position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.current

employees: please apply via the internal career site by logging into your workday account ()and search the "find jobs" report.work shift:please see job description for details.time type:part time department:cc017200 social worksummary:additional information:in congruence with the nasw code of ethics, provide competent, quality social work services to patients and their families. The clinician must be able to function as an independent practitioner, work under stressful conditions, demonstrate assertiveness skills, and be able to work well with others.

Clinically must be able to perform quality assessments, have knowledge of family systems, demonstrate effective communication techniques, and be flexible in job responsibilities.required education:master's degreerecommended education:required work experience:recommended work experience:required certifications:licensed master social worker (lmsw) - arkansas social work licensing boardrecommended certifications:licensed clinical social worker - arkansas social work licensing boarddescription
1. Provides thorough clinical assessments using a biopsychosocial model to determine the needs of ac's diverse, multicultural population.
2. Communicates patient's situation and problems (including age appropriate language, cultural, religious needs/issues) with other team members.
3. Provides professional social work assistance to patients and families as related to illness, hospitalization, and other issues identified working with other health team members, families and outside agencies.
4. Makes independent assessments by utilizing information available; documents assessments according to department guidelines. As a lmsw, consults with lcsw on cases with a safety component.
5. Documents barriers to compliance or treatment recommendations, current status of patient and family's knowledge regarding medical or psychiatric condition, emotional needs and community/family resources.
6. Devises and implements appropriate therapeutic interventions and plans for patients and families that are comprehensive and outcome focused.
7. Documents continued reassessment of provision of social work services if plan indicates ongoing social work follow-up.8. Transitions cases appropriately (including arranging for follow-up of identified social issues and indicates in documentation of appropriate plans if needed).9. Updates documentation when plan changes
10. Maintains a 70% direct patient contact ratio in order to establish rapport with the patient and family.
11. Provides continuity of care regardless of shift parameters until appropriate transition can occur.
12. Actively participates in problem solving strategies related to patient care.
13. Seeks opportunities to improve positive social determinants of care withn and outside the social work department.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
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