Licensed Clinical Social Worker (APAL)

Sentara Health • Virginia Beach, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker participates as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team to establish comprehensive and integrated plans for each patient. Involvement entails both delivery of clinical services and referrals to appropriate community resources and other professionals. Assists patients and their families in meeting psychosocial needs which predispose illness or interfere with achieving an optimal level of care. Assesses the social, psychological, cultural, environmental and financial situations, as well as disposition needs, for each assigned patient.
Provides individualized care to address the needs of the patient and family to include physical, psychological, socio-cultural, spiritual and cognitive needs. Performs patient assessments through the systematic collection and review of patient-specific data and communicates assessments appropriately. Assesses patient/family learning needs, plans and provides education and evaluates the effectiveness of teaching in achieving desired outcomes. Consistently includes patient/family in planning care and evaluating programs and outcomes. Demonstrates effective use of the social work process to deliver individualized care to patients. Plans care based on the assessment, evaluates patient progress and revises care to attain expected outcomes. Identifies and responds appropriately to ethical issues in patient care; provides are in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patients' rights. Integrates principles of age-specific care into all aspects of practices.
Provision of clinical intervention, consultation as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Provides crisis intervention services and facilitates referral to other psychiatric/psychological professionals and community resources/agencies as needed. Provides individual, family and group counseling as needed. Regularly participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team including attendance at rounds. In concert with other members of the team, develops and implements a patient plan of care to address identified psychosocial problems or needs. Monitors the progress of the plan, evaluates outcomes and modifies the plan as needed. Provides bereavement counseling for patients, families, and members of the staff. Regularly provides consultation to the other members of the professional team related to identified problems or issues. Identifies patients who are at high risk for non-compliance or failure to adhere to the prescribed regimen and develops and implements a comprehensive plan.

Requirements

• Masters required
• LCSW required
• 2 years’ experience required

Responsibilities

• Establish comprehensive and integrated plans for each patient as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver clinical services and make referrals to appropriate community resources and other professionals.
• Assist patients and families in meeting psychosocial needs that may predispose illness or interfere with optimal care.
• Assess social, psychological, cultural, environmental, and financial situations, as well as disposition needs, for assigned patients.
• Provide individualized care addressing physical, psychological, socio-cultural, spiritual, and cognitive needs.
• Perform patient assessments through systematic data collection and review, communicating assessments appropriately.
• Assess patient/family learning needs, plan and provide education, and evaluate teaching effectiveness.
• Include patients/families in care planning and program/outcome evaluation.
• Utilize the social work process to deliver individualized patient care.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise care to attain expected outcomes.
• Identify and respond to ethical issues in patient care, providing non-judgmental care that respects diversity and patient rights.
• Integrate age-specific care principles into practice.
• Provide clinical intervention and consultation as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide crisis intervention services and facilitate referrals to psychiatric/psychological professionals and community resources.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and rounds.
• Develop and implement patient care plans addressing psychosocial problems or needs.
• Monitor plan progress, evaluate outcomes, and modify the plan as needed.
• Provide bereavement counseling for patients, families, and staff.
• Consult with other professional team members regarding identified problems or issues.
• Identify high-risk patients for non-compliance and develop/implement comprehensive plans.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Performance Plus Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work Perks
• Family-friendly culture
• Community involvement encouragement
• Unlimited opportunities for development and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level