Licensed Clinical Social Worker

City of Hope•Goodyear, AZ

15d

About The Position

Provides comprehensive clinical and psychosocial assessment and intervention for patients with serious illness. Works independently and with the multidisciplinary care team to conduct and participate in family conferences, particularly when complex psychosocial needs are present. Consults with and educates staff about social work practice, palliative care, and end-of-life issues. Communicates patient care concerns and end-of-life issues clearly, both verbally and in writing, to multidisciplinary staff. Collaborates with clinical staff on patient- and family-centered discharge planning and identifies high-risk psychosocial factors affecting health status and decision-making.

Requirements

Master of Social Work degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and maintain active, open communication with physicians, patients, families, healthcare team members, and external healthcare agencies to facilitate the plan of care professionally and courteously.
Contact patients and families after discharge, as needed, to support a smooth transition, monitor the discharge plan, and proactively identify obstacles that could delay treatment progress.
Document interventions in the electronic health record in a timely manner.
Address patient and family needs through counseling, education, and community-resource linkage, and advocate regarding decisions affecting the plan of care.
Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises.
Facilitate referrals to external providers, including home health care, durable medical equipment providers, skilled nursing facilities, acute rehabilitation, and hospice providers, as necessary.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe and efficient discharge from the inpatient unit.
Assess depression and anxiety in pre- and post-surgical patients according to the ASURE protocol.
Complete psychosocial assessments and discharge-planning screens for new inpatient admissions and referred intake patients.
Conduct and participate in family conferences, particularly for patients with complex psychosocial needs.
Consult with and educate staff regarding social work practice, palliative care, and end-of-life issues.
Communicate patient care concerns and end-of-life issues to multidisciplinary staff.