Social Worker II

Landmark Medical Center•Woonsocket, RI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

At Landmark Medical Center, a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI, the dedicated team of professionals is committed to core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team. The hospital has been "A" rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. The Social Services II role involves providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and counseling for Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults, and their significant others to help them cope with social and emotional problems. This includes information and referral services, and referrals for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families dealing with issues related to hospitalization, illness, disability, or trauma. The position also entails case management & milieu management, completing psychosocial assessments, assisting in the development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans, working as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and coordinating discharge planning. Necessary documentation and maintaining clinical records for each client during their length of stay are also part of the role.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work related field OR Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field
In states without required licensure, then current registration with State Board is required within 3 months of hire
In states with required licensure, license required at time of hire and must be maintained
Minimum one (1) year hospital or Outpatient experience with emphasis in mental health care
Experience in working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.e., death and dying, maternal and child care, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.)
Current state license required upon hire and maintain current (LSW or higher required)

Nice To Haves

Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred

Responsibilities

Provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling for Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults and their significant others to cope with a multiplicity of social and emotional problems
Provide information and referral
Provide referrals for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families with problems that are related to hospitalization, illness, disability or trauma
Provide case management & milieu management
Complete psychosocial assessments
Assist in the development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans
Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Coordinate discharge planning
Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during his/her length of stay
Handle placement management and discharge planning responsibilities