What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Work Intern- Fall of 2025 position at Bluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital?
Social Work Intern (Hospital)- Fall season 2025
Bluestone Child & Adolescent Hospital is seeking dynamic healthcare professionals interested in bringing psychiatric care to a new level for children ages 6-17. Working in a brand new, 12 bed state-of-the-art facility, Bluestone staff will have a unique ability to direct patient care, employ best practices, and join a care network that promotes the best long-term outcomes for patients.
INTERNSHIP SUMMARY : Under the administrative / clinical supervision of the Director of Clinical Services / Field Instructor, the Social Work intern will be responsible for providing social service functions in a healthcare setting. The intern will complete assessments and case management to patients and families. Field hours are flexible, some evenings and / or weekends may apply. SWT or LSW required.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :
- Perform psychosocial assessments on all patients to determine social service needs, and plan of care.
- Evaluate patient data, develops and implement a plan of care for the patient.
- Communicate with physicians regarding social service needs of the patient.
- Participate in plan of care for each patient; work cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team; completes progress notes and discharge plans in a timely fashion.
- Provide individual support and facilitate family meetings.
- Observe and communicate pertinent information regarding patient mental status and behavior, occurrences, and / or negative response to treatment or intervention to physician and / or appropriate health care team members.
- Maintain current knowledge of social, medical and psychiatric service available within the community; maintains supply of resource materials to be distributed to patients when needed. Is able to obtain other resources as needed.
- Communicate with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
- Collaborate with Utilization Review Coordinator and other members of the healthcare team to provide for psychosocial assistance.
- Performall aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.
