Social Worker (LCSW prn)

Primary Purpose

Responsible for performing psychosocial assessments, diagnosing, and treatment including implementing the psychosocial plan of care for patients.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• Must have a master's degree in social work.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Licensed as an LCSW in the State of Texas by the Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC).
• Required for Behavioral Health/Psych Services Only: 60630 and 89200.
• Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 60 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following. Current staff must obtain within 180 days from 4/19/2023:
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Military Training Network
• Must have Satori Alternatives for Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification, level 1-4, before first clinical orientation shift. Must obtain within 30 days of hire or placement into the job. Current staff must obtain within 180 days from 4/19/2023.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must be able to communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, medical and nursing staff and community agencies both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of community agencies and services available for the special needs of assigned patients.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and counseling skills.
• Must demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

Complete clinical assessment to determine diagnosis and properly identify patient's needs. Evaluates patient's level of understanding, coping skills, social support, and psychosocial status through interviews with patient, family, and healthcare team members. Integrates assessments in a treatment plan, which includes interventions that are appropriate to the patient's age, sensory, development and mental functional level, cultural values and beliefs. Revises treatment plan as necessary.

Provides short term therapy to address behavioral health issues identified through the assessment process. Counsels and refers patients to resources/services to address psychosocial issues such as transportation, durable medical equipment needs, financial, housing and legal.

Develops and implements a plan of care that is consistent with the intensity of the problem, risks, and available support for each patient.

Identifies, interviews, and resolves immediate crises with patient/families as needed. Promotes patient and family empowerment.

Develops and facilitates health education classes that promote prevention, early intervention, and wellness topics to ensure information is available.

Receives and manages referrals from a wide variety of sources, including but not limited to physicians, nurses, business staff, and community agencies. Develops and maintains knowledge regarding eligibility guidelines, referral and intake processes in order to successfully link patients to needed resources. Develops and maintains relationships with resource and community agencies to ensure effective communication among and between patient/family, community agency and medical provider. Coordinates with all parties involved to ensure service delivery and effective use of resources.

Participates in social work meetings, social work peer reviews, observational peer reviews and other activities that promote clinical and professional development, quality and patient satisfaction. Seeks guidance as needed and uses supervisory feedback to improve work methods.

Provides a thorough written record of all counseling sessions including a comprehensive report addressing patient's presenting problems and current needs, and documentation of all relevant information/contacts pertaining to patient while observing confidentiality laws and carrying out the goals and objectives as established.

Compiles and submits accurate statistical information into needed reports in a timely manner.

Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of social work by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, reading professional journals and articles, actively participating in professional organizations, networking with other professionals in the field and maintaining licensure.

Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact social work services. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, program requirements of accreditation agencies, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance necessary to ensure proper understanding.

Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Modifies approach, communication and interaction to take account of sensory impairments and specific needs of all customers. Makes recommendation to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.

Behavioral Health: Serve as the Licensed Practitioner of Healing Arts (LPHA) as defined by the Texas Administrative Code. The Psychiatric Extended Observation Unit (EOU) requires that specific documentation and services be completed by LPHAs.