PRN Social Worker (LMSW)

Purpose of position

The purpose of this position is provision of rehabilitative and supportive casework geared to restoring patients to their optimum level of social and health function. This work includes facilitation of patient and family understanding of, acceptance of and compliance with medical recommendations.

Description of required duties and tasks

• Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
• 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.

Required knowledge

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements

• Licensed Bachelor Social Work required.
• Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW; License Marriage Family Therapy, LMFT; Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Preferred.