Clinical Social Work per diem
Core
Clinical social worker providing evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for psychosocial problems in an acute hospital setting to assist patients and families.
Role type
Clinical Social Worker (LSW/LICSW)
Builds
Comprehensive care programs and discharge plans for patients with mental or physical illness.
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health / Social Work
Required skills
Bio-psychosocial evaluation, treatment plan development, clinical intervention, care coordination, advocacy, supervision of students
Preferred skills
Experience with aging populations, cultural competence, knowledge of community resources
Technologies
Electronic health records (implied by documentation), standard clinical assessment tools
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; Provide field placement supervision for BSW/MSW candidates; Coordinate advocacy activities within the hospital and community.
Seniority
Mid-level (requires Master's degree and licensure, 6-12 months experience)