PRN Social Worker (LMSW)

Career Center•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

The purpose of this position is provision of rehabilitative and supportive casework geared to restoring patients to their optimum level of social and health function. This work includes facilitation of patient and family understanding of, acceptance of and compliance with medical recommendations.

Requirements

Licensed Bachelor Social Work required.
CPR and CPI certification required (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers.
Restraint and seclusion training (or training completed prior to direct patient care).
Current state driver’s license.
Automobile insurance in accordance with company policy.
Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Maintain an established work schedule.
Effective interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.
Effective organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
License Marriage Family Therapy, LMFT
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Responsibilities

Supervise the Social Work Assistant.
Complete Social Work treatment plans through activities such as referral to other community based programs, education, counseling, networking and advocacy.
Conduct review of the effectiveness of Social Worker plans and revise plans as the need indicates.
Participate with patients and their significant others in planning for after discharge care and follow up.
Participate in social work in-service /continuing education programs.
Educate other agency staff about appropriately dealing with patient's psycho-social needs.
Participate in community education activities.
Comply with state and federal regulations.
Communicate information effectively to supervisor and others in a timely manner.
Maintain proficiency with computer systems.
Knowledgeable of current Company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, etc.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested.
Abide by all policies and procedures set forth by the Company.
Ensure protection of confidential information that is stored, handled, or maintained by following Company policies and procedures related to confidentiality and/or HIPAA regulations.
Other duties as assigned.