Licensed Master Social Worker-LMSW

JOB SUMMARY

The Social Worker is responsible for creating outcomes for the patient and family by managing complex psychosocial and economic co-morbidities. Provide education and consultation regarding resources, collaborate to develop a discharge plan and facilitate and monitor its implementation. Assist patient/family to adjust to and cope with illness, diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis. Through advanced practice skills mobilizes resources to reduce risk, serves as a liaison between the hospital and the community. In addition, offers crisis interventions to patient/family. Strives for superior performance by consistently providing a product or service to leadership and staff that is recognized as ultimately contributing to the patient and family experience.  Recognizes and demonstrates understanding of patient and family centered care. 

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible To:                       Practice Manager                  

Workers Supervised:               None                           

Inter-Relationships:                 Case management staff, other hospital departments, physicians, advanced practice professionals, patients, families, and community agencies.Internal and external customers.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand patient(s) mental health needs and identify appropriate interventions.
2. Development of individualized treatment plans based on patient(s) needs, goals, strengths and weaknesses.
3. Provide therapy for various groups, including individual, couples, family and group therapy sessions.
4. Provide crisis intervention to immediately address mental health concerns.
5. Collaborate with additional healthcare professionals in an effort to provide the best care for each patient.
6. Document and maintain accurate, confidential record keeping within the electronic medical record.
7. Adhere to all ethical and legal regulations when creating and providing treatment plans.

DEPARTMENTAL AND ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

1. Masters degree in Social Worker

EXPERIENCE

1. Two (2) years’ experience preferred. 
2. Prior health care experience preferred.