Description
The Social Worker I is responsible for providing a full range of social work services including psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, complex discharge planning, crisis intervention, referral and resource referral. This position assists the patient and family transition to the next appropriate level of care. Under the general direction of the case management director of social services, and in collaboration with case managers, physicians and healthcare team members, evaluates and implements treatment regime for designated psychiatric patient population. This position is well versed in patient's rights regarding care, privacy, safety, confidentiality of medical records, and the Baker Act.
Responsibilities
- Takes initial history, prepares psychosocial evaluation and care plans, including management of risk.
- Provides services to specific patient population
- Assists in the development of protocols for specific psychiatric patient population.
- Completes assessment of patients and support systems in order to facilitate the most appropriate and timely transition plan.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
- Bachelor's Degree Social Work Required
Minimum Work Experience
- 1-3 years experience in clinical setting Required