Social Worker, Mental Health

Responsibilities

• Provides Thorough Psychosocial Evaluations and Assessment of Patient and Family Needs
• Interviews patient/family
• Continually assesses social and emotional functioning and patient/family adjustment to illness/injury/problem
• Identifies and plans for treatment of current or potential adjustment difficulties
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to thoroughly assess and provide care appropriate to the patients served
• Demonstrates the knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
• Collects, assesses, and interprets data reflective of the patient’s status and identifies each patient’s needs relative to patient’s age and developmental level
• Identifies cultural, socioeconomic, religious, and other factors that may impact treatment
• Provides information and helps educate patient/family
• Provides appropriate referrals to link patient/family with resources, services, and opportunities
• Reports any suspected abuse or neglect issues, as per Florida State statutes
• Competently and consistently completes accurate, concise legible documentation in a timely manner in patient records in accordance with department guidelines
• Develops Psychosocial Treatment Plan for Patient when Appropriate
• Uses information obtained from psychosocial assessment and by other team members to develop a treatment plan specific for patient/family needs
• Involves patient/family in the development of the treatment plan
• Provides direction as needed to other team members, as required, regarding services to patient/family
• Facilitates Transition to Next Level of Care
• Ensures continuity of care through collaboration with healthcare team
• Maintains contact with patient/family throughout treatment to adapt discharge planning to changing needs
• Makes referrals based upon ongoing psychosocial assessment
• Communicates with service providers to help patient/family obtain needed services (advocacy)
• Provides Clinical Counseling/Therapy for Patients and Families when Appropriate
• LCSW’s can initiate Baker Act 52.
• All clinicians can process a Baker Act 32 and act as liaison with the court system
• Conducts cognitive screenings to assist with formation with DSMV diagnosis and treatment
• Provides appropriate clinical counseling/therapy which may include individual, group and/or family therapy
• Provides individual and family crisis intervention where appropriate
• Facilitates optimal adjustment to problems identified in clinical psychosocial treatment plan
• Provides psycho-education information to patient and family when appropriate
• Collaborates with healthcare team in promoting and providing mental health education and wellness initiatives
• Provides as appropriate, relaxation and stress management interventions or techniques
• Provides Quality Patient/Family Care of all age Groups
• Encourages patient/family participation in care and empowers patient/family whenever possible
• Helps explain procedures, therapies, systems, and treatment plans in age/developmental/educational specific psychosocial needs
• Provides treatment appropriate for patient/family’s age, developmental level, educational level, and specific psychosocial needs
• Demonstrates a positive professional attitude and cooperatively and constructively relates to all patients, families, guests, and other healthcare members
• Respects and supports patient/family rights and advocates for patient/family
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with department policy and professional standards
• Proficiently organizes individual workload and sets appropriate priorities based on patient’s needs, treatment plan, and department policy and standards
• Always maintains patient safety
• Attends patient rounds as indicated
• Practices and Promotes Positive Client Relations
• Consistently follows Commitment to Excellence…