Social Worker-LICSW

Fairview Health Services•St. Paul, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is looking to hire a Casual Social Worker – LICSW to join our team based out of the Midway Corporate Campus in St. Paul, MN. This is a 0.01 FTE casual position with a requirement to pick up a minimum of two shifts per month, with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts as needed to provide coverage for other team members. This position offers daytime hours, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to select available shifts based on department needs and team coverage. Completes mental health assessments, crisis evaluation and counseling and psychosocial assessment of patients, for post hospital discharge needs. Assists patients with short-term counseling and planning following medical crisis. Ensures appropriate decision makers are informed of and involved in treatment planning.

Requirements

Master of Social Work from an accredited school
3 years hospital social work experience. This experience may be substituted with direct clinical experience
Knowledge of DSM IV categories and criteria
Knowledge of ICD codes related to mental health and chemical dependency disorders
LICSW or Provisional LICSW State of Minnesota

Responsibilities

Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements.
Evaluates psychosocial information (including social, psychosocial, emotional, financial, and other related factors) to determine an appropriate action/discharge plan.
Assists physician with diagnoses related to mental health and chemical dependency.
Documents patient information in EHR and/or other electronic system in accordance with program standards, department policies/procedures.
Assists patient/family in utilizing appropriate community resources.
Performs supportive counseling to assist patient/families in adjusting to disability and illness and for realistic planning for post hospital care.
Completes coding of assessments and evaluations for billing.