What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (School-based) position at Alabama Regional Medical Services?
SUMMARY : Provides and oversees the provision of psychosocial care for selected patients and families. Conducts bio-psychosocial assessments, provides intervention and treatment as indicated. Identifies high-risk psychosocial factors of patients / families that impact health status and helps clinical staff understand the influence of those factors upon the course of medical care. Provide therapy in a school-based setting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Accept referrals from school and ARMS providers
- Provide assessment of patients to evaluate mental health / psychiatric history / emotional issues / coping style, understanding illness / adjustment / compliance, barriers to care, cultural issues, abuse / neglect and domestic violence.
- Employs a range of clinical interventions such as individual, group or family counseling. . Refers patients to other providers, as necessary.
- Develops comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments responsive to age appropriate and cultural needs and concerns. Employs a range of clinical interventions.
- Provides mandated assessments when abuse is suspected and safety assessment when domestic violence is reported. Files reports as indicated.
- Identifies patient's psychological, financial, legal, psychiatric or substance use that affect patient care management and collaborates with the team to facilitate patient care process.
- Facilitates the appropriate and efficient use of community resources.
- Participates in formal and informal clinical case reviews, clinical supervision, educational seminars and research projects.
- Participates in quality assessment / improvement activities.
- Assesses the patient / family learning needs, style and readiness. Educates patients / families based on treatment plan, identifies barriers to care, diversity issues and learning styles.
- Provides clinical documentation including the psychosocial assessment, progress notes, and billing compliance (if appropriate).
- Adheres to and fosters compliance with NASW Code of Ethics, and department and clinical, quality, compliance and safety standards, policies, and procedures.
- Ensures that the patient and family receive consistent information regarding all aspects of care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Masters of Social Work Degree from an accredited program required
Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or eligible.
3-5 years, preferred
ALABAMA REGIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES is an EEO employer - M / F / Vets / Disabled
