Social Worker MSW

Job Description

Job Summary 

Serve as an active member of the treatment team for the department of psychiatry, primarily responsible for addressing all psychosocial and discharge planning needs for this population.  Consistently communicates with outside feral agencies regarding patient placement and coordinates transfer of information to next level of care provider.  Handles court proceedings for patients under petition and communicates rulings / updates to treatment team.  Provides oversight and guidance for all LBSW’s in department of psychiatry.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates / ensures completion of psychosocial assessment within 72 hours of admission.
• Documents weekly summary of social work activities.
• Maintains monthly records for court petition / commitment data 
• Clearly communicates with patient / family, charge nurses, case manager and physician regarding status of discharge plans.
• Provides oversight for all LBSW’s within the department of psychiatry
• Demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability in collaborating with physicians and other team members to establish and achieve desired patient outcomes and promote continuity of care.
• Organizes and prioritizes task efficiently to meet unit needs
• Attends court hearings when needed, provides recommendations from physician if required, and communicates rulings back to treatment team
• Coordinates discharge planning with outside agency to ensure appropriate placement / follow up care is provided.
• Ensures appropriate documentation is present on charts for pts under court petition.
• Initiates appropriate assessment & discharge planning upon admission.
• Actively participates in treatment team meetings and provides updates related to psychosocial needs.
• Consistently reviews and documents revisions to the plan of care based upon patient response and / or change of status as identified by treatment team
•  Works closely with charge nurse & CM to meet LOS goals
• Reviews patient status with physician and helps determine when discharge criteria have been met.
• Relays appropriate information to next level of care provider.
• Shows good knowledge of referral /placement process and available community resources.
• Conducts patient / family groups as needed and documents appropriately.
• Participates in orientation process of new employees.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Of Arts in Social Work or related field. required
• 2-4 years Experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required and
• LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure required

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