Social Worker I
Social Worker I
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Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct social history assessment of the patient through observation and patient/family interview obtaining information on the patients needs skills interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
- Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet patients social and emotional needs.
- Promote recovery symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
- Provides crisis management and family sessions to assist the family in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
- Assist in the development of effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring safety at all times for the patient.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss patient assessment treatment plan and ongoing discharge plan.
- Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
- Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
- Facilitate education process groups support groups and referrals as requested.
- Demonstrate a positive empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in social work from an accredited college or university required Masters level preferred.
- One or more years experience working with patient population preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Eligible for state licensure as one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC) as required by the state in which the facility is operating.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
certification required (training available upon hire)
Employment Type
Full-Time
