Clinical Social Worker

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Roanoke County, Virginia, VA

9d•$70,701 - $97,567•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, and counseling services to patients. The Clinical Social Worker will assess patient discharge needs, coordinate discharge plans with the CSB, and provide individual, family, and group counseling. The role also involves patient and family education, participating in interdisciplinary treatment planning, and providing on-call admission services.

Requirements

Knowledge of population specific factors in assessment and treatment.
Knowledge of theories of human behavior and development.
Skills and ability in providing individual, family and group counseling.
Knowledge of community resources.
Advanced interviewing skills.
Knowledge of Social Work Code of Ethics.
Ability to make independent work decisions.
Ability to independently maintain clinical records on assigned cases in accordance with hospital policies and governing body regulations.

Nice To Haves

MSW, LCSW highly desirable
Experience in behavioral health
Experience working with a geriatric population

Responsibilities

Completing comprehensive assessments, social work reassessments, treatment plans, and other required medical record documentation in accordance with departmental policies, accrediting/certifying body regulations, and state/federal laws.
Assessing patient's discharge needs and coordinating discharge plans with the CSB, ensuring plans are updated and documented effectively.
Providing individual, family, and group counseling and patient/family education, with documentation according to departmental policy.
Participating with the interdisciplinary team in formulating individual treatment plans and functioning as the plan author for assigned patients.
Providing admission on-call services on a rotating basis.
Communicating with nursing supervisor, CSB, other facilities, Central Office, and Jail to assist with admission needs.
Consulting with patient flow manager and/or social work director regarding difficult admissions.