ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and update as needed.

Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss psychosocial assessment, treatment planning and ongoing discharge planning.

Develop effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring safety at all times for patient.

Majority of time is spent delivering direct clinical services as needed.

May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs.

May assist in developing and executing clinically relevant activities in coordination with activity professionals.

Communicate or aid family members in understanding, dealing with or supporting the patient.

Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely files and assure records comply with facility and accreditation standards

May facilitate education, support groups and referrals as requested.

May provide direction and guidance to other staff members or may supervise social work interns completing field placement.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university. Graduate of accredited Master's degree Social Work program with two or more years' related experience working with comparative patient population.

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

State licensure, as required by the state in which the facility operates; which could include: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW).

Must be available to work as needed M-F from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.