What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - PRN position at Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital?
Overview :
Join Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, a leading provider of behavioral health services. We are actively seeking a compassionate PRN Social Worker to enhance our team of dedicated professionals. Renowned for offering a comprehensive continuum of care for adults and seniors, Ascension Saint Thomas strives to deliver empathetic, individualized treatment solutions. If you are passionate about contributing to a top-tier behavioral health facility and making a difference in the lives of those experiencing mental health challenges, we welcome you to apply.
PURPOSE STATEMENT :
The Social worker will plan, direct, define and coordinate individualized and group therapeutic support and services to patients with behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse and physical and emotional abuse.
Responsibilities :
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Conduct psychosocial assessment of patient and develop an effective treatment plan that applies therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Through patient observation and patient / family interview obtaining information on the patients needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
- Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss psychosocial assessment, treatment planning and ongoing discharge planning.
- Identify, assess and coordinate patient cases and anticipate their needs related to illness, hospitalization, finances, education and home / community services.
- Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
- May conduct intakes and assist in coordinating placements within facility programs.
- Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning.
- Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient.
- Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation.
- May facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested.
- Manage a caseload and maintain accurate and timely documentation to assure patient records comply with facility and accreditation standards.
- 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.
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Qualifications :
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS :
LICENSES / DESIGNATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS :
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individuals characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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