Social Worker - Clinical
About The Position
Performs a comprehensive psychosocial assessment that reflects an advanced understanding of physical and mental illnesses and psychosocial issues. Demonstrates ability to perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment which examines presenting problems as well as relevant bio-psychosocial and environmental factors. Completes and records social work assessments within departmental time and format standards. Formulates a diagnosis using the current DSM criteria and develops an initial treatment plan, addressing identified needs, problems, and areas requiring further evaluation. Coordinates referrals when indicated to the appropriate internal or community resources. Functions independently in providing psychotherapy to treat mental disorders, alleviate emotional distress, and facilitate adaptive behavior, personal growth and development. Demonstrates clinical expertise to achieve therapeutic outcomes with all patients through the use of age-appropriate interventions that may include individual, group and family treatment modalities. Evaluates patient's progress toward treatment goals and revises the plan of care as needed. Documents in a clear, consistent and timely manner effects of interventions, and patient progress on established forms using accepted format. Demonstrates capacity to form a therapeutic alliance with patients and families. Exercises clinical judgment and obtains consultation/supervision on a scheduled/needed basis. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in the development and ongoing evaluation of the patient's treatment plan. Provides input regarding the treatment plan which reflects an advanced knowledge of psycho therapeutic interventions and an understanding of age-appropriate developmental needs. Demonstrates in social work plan of care adequate assessment of the needs and perceptions of the patients and their family members. Participates in regular multidisciplinary team rounds and reviews discussing progress towards goals and appropriate revisions. Evidences knowledge of the principles of leadership and effective team building in interactions with other team members. Coordinates patient discharge planning process. Complies with required standards for medical/legal responsibilities. Accountable to continuously improve and develop in the profession of social work and to support the continuous improvement of the department and institution. Maintains professional standards and conduct. Serves as a resource to nursing, medical, allied health, and administrative staff in the areas of consultation and education. Promotes the development of research-based practice.
Requirements
- Advanced understanding of physical and mental illnesses and psychosocial issues.
- Ability to perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
- Ability to complete and record social work assessments within departmental time and format standards.
- Ability to formulate a diagnosis using current DSM criteria.
- Ability to develop an initial treatment plan.
- Ability to coordinate referrals.
- Ability to function independently in providing psychotherapy.
- Clinical expertise to achieve therapeutic outcomes.
- Use of age-appropriate interventions (individual, group, family modalities).
- Ability to evaluate patient progress and revise plan of care.
- Ability to document interventions and progress clearly, consistently, and timely.
- Capacity to form a therapeutic alliance with patients and families.
- Ability to exercise clinical judgment.
- Ability to obtain consultation/supervision.
- Ability to collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of psychotherapeutic interventions.
- Understanding of age-appropriate developmental needs.
- Adequate assessment of patient and family needs and perceptions.
- Knowledge of principles of leadership and effective team building.
- Ability to coordinate patient discharge planning.
- Compliance with required standards for medical/legal responsibilities.
- Accountability for continuous improvement and development.
- Maintenance of professional standards and conduct.
Responsibilities
- Performs comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
- Formulates diagnoses using current DSM criteria.
- Develops initial treatment plans.
- Coordinates referrals to internal or community resources.
- Provides psychotherapy for mental disorders and emotional distress.
- Facilitates adaptive behavior, personal growth, and development.
- Achieves therapeutic outcomes using age-appropriate interventions (individual, group, family).
- Evaluates patient progress and revises care plans.
- Documents interventions and patient progress clearly and timely.
- Forms therapeutic alliances with patients and families.
- Exercises clinical judgment and seeks consultation/supervision.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on treatment plans.
- Assesses patient and family needs and perceptions.
- Participates in multidisciplinary team rounds.
- Coordinates patient discharge planning.
- Complies with medical/legal responsibilities.
- Continuously improves professional skills and supports departmental improvement.
- Maintains professional standards and conduct.
- Serves as a resource for consultation and education to staff.
- Promotes research-based practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
