Medical Social Service Associate LSW-McHenry/Huntley Casual Days
Core
Provides quality support, psycho-education, supportive counseling, advocacy, and linkage to community resources for patients facing behavioral, social, financial, and environmental issues.
Role type
Clinical social service associate (LSW)
Builds
Discharge plans and post-hospitalization care pathways
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
bio-psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, discharge planning, community resource linkage, interdisciplinary collaboration, payer compliance, abuse/neglect assessment, psycho-education
Preferred skills
LSW or LCSW licensure, 3+ years acute care behavioral health experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments upon admission and re-assessments; coordinate discharge plans and post-hospitalization services; facilitate patient/family decision-making for treatment plans; act as patient advocate in internal/external communications; provide brief supportive psychotherapy; consult with Attending Psychiatrist/Physician regarding safety and reporting requirements; educate nursing/medical staff on mental illnesses and substance abuse.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry-to-mid level clinical role