Social Work Assistant Jobs

About The Position

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
• 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 Preferred.

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.