Provides clinical consultations and psychosocial evaluations and interventions in primarily inpatient units and selected ambulatory settings, in a timely manner, in compliance with departmental standards.
Consults/assists with complicated medical diagnoses; complicated social issues; protective issues; legal/ethical concerns; financial concerns; and works with the health care team in facilitating discharge processes complicated by social determinants of health challenges.
Provides education to other disciplines re: the factors that present barriers to patient fully engaging in health care treatment. Understanding the impact of social determinants of health is essential to the social work focus on the person in the context of their environment.
Contacts collateral agencies and family members to complete social work assessments as appropriate.
Actively participates in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences.
Establishes her/himself as an integral part of the team and is present each day on the units to which assigned.
Develops and continually renews collaborative relationships & communications with their health care teams.
2. Provides supportive therapy for patients and families relating to illness and/or hospitalization. Provides end of life counseling and support.
3. Guides patients/families through hospital services, accessing needed health and community services, as indicated. May assist with discharge planning and referral to community services in complex cases.
4. May participate in the training of social work students and trainees from other disciplines, in accordance with the hospital's commitment to train future health care professionals.
5. May participate in the weekend on call program (optional)
6. Will have opportunities to participate in committee work internally and in the community and also to provide psycho-educational in services in area(s) of expertise.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
1. Master's degree in social work from an accredited school.
2. One year of experience in a hospital setting; interest in/experience with substance use disorders and treatment options desirable
3. L.C.S.W. with plan for L.I.C.S.W. when eligible.
4. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
5. Ability to exercise sound clinical judgement in fast-paced and demanding settings.