Clinical Social Worker

Saint Francis Health System

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker provides skilled Social Work services in areas of comprehensive case management, discharge planning, continuing care services, advocacy, and crisis intervention. In the emergency room (ER), the Clinical Social Worker is proficient in handling child and adult abuse cases and providing crisis intervention with trauma patients. This role can in certain situations conduct behavioral health assessments for patients in the ER. This role can complete legal paperwork (Licensed Mental Health Professional Statement) for involuntary detention and provide safety planning for adult and pediatric patients discharging from the ER.

Requirements

Master' degree in Social Work or related behavioral health field.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Minimum 5 years of hospital or community health agency setting, preferred.
Experience with assigned patient populations, as appropriate.
Ability to assess, create treatment plans, and execute plans for a full spectrum of mental health conditions.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal that present clear and concise information.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues of all levels and build cross-functional relationships.
Demonstrated standards of performance (ownership, responsibility, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Receives referrals and assesses in a timely manner those patients and families/significant others who are referred to social service work service.
Integrates social work plan into overall patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Conducts clinical mental health assessments for ER patients in behavioral health crisis, completes legal paperwork for involuntary detention and provides safety planning for adults and pediatric patients for discharge.
Provides skilled Social Work Services in the areas of comprehensive case management, discharge planning, continuing care services, including crisis intervention, and patient/family education utilizing individual and family modalities.
Assesses for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and provides needed intervention/resources.
Provides skilled Social Work services in areas of abuse and neglect, advanced directives, psychiatric placements/issues, and end of life issues pertinent to the assigned patient population.
Understands and utilizes hospital and community-based resources and entitlements.
Refers patients, families/significant others, and hospital staff to appropriate services to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Develops and utilizes specialized knowledge of resources related to the needs of specific patient populations.
Facilitates efforts to obtain insurance coverage for hospital and community-based services.
Documents the patient care plan, staff interventions/outcomes promptly and completely within the patient's medical record.
Completes statistical reports as required by department and other programs.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop complex discharge plans prospectively and conducts transitional planning for patients moving to nursing homes or other facilities.
Participates in community education and support group activities, as approved.