Social Worker LCSW
Core
Clinical social worker evaluating, diagnosing, and treating psychosocial problems for patients and families in an inpatient hospital setting to improve health status and care coordination.
Role type
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Builds
Comprehensive care programs and treatment plans for patients with mental or physical illness
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health
Required skills
Bio-psychosocial evaluation, treatment plan development, clinical intervention, patient advocacy, interdisciplinary consultation, documentation, supervision of students
Preferred skills
Experience with aging populations, cultural competence, knowledge of community resources
Technologies
Electronic health records, case management systems
Responsibilities
Complete bio-psychosocial evaluations to eliminate barriers to treatment and discharge; Develop and initiate individual and group treatment modalities; Provide consultation to medical and support staff regarding patient needs; Document social work activity in patient medical records; Participate in collaborative care rounds and conferences; Provide education to patients and families on medical and social work recommendations; Coordinate advocacy activities within the hospital and community; Provide field placement supervision for BSW/MSW candidates.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC