SOCIAL WORKER II (MA/LMSW)

Responsibilities

• At all times, conducts oneself ethically in accordance with all relevant standards and regulations
• Maintains Knowledge of, and demonstrates respect for patient rights
• Works sufficient hours to ensure effective performance. Coordinates work hours with supervisor
• Designs and Implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patients symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data
• Appropriately participates in referral development processes and activities as directed/requested
• Actively involved in assessing patient progress and communicating results and trends to supervisor and treatment team
• As directed, conducts individual psychotherapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques
• As directed, conducts family therapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displaying sufficient theoretical knowledge of family therapy principles/psychopathology and effective treatment techniques
• As directed, conducts group therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge Of group therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques
• As directed, conducts activity therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of activity therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques.
• As directed, conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills in presenting material
• Provides group and individual therapies on weekends as directed by supervisor
• Conducts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs
• Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed
• Provides appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment
• Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in dose conjunction with patient family, nursing staff and attending physician.
• Displays thorough knowledge Of referral/placement process and available community resources, and makes effective contact with disposition sources
• Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams
• Submits timely and accurate CQI+ outcome data on a weekly basis
• Actively involved in measuring patient performance; communicates results and trends to supervisor
• Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
• Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed
• Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process
• Actively participates in department processes as requested
• Ensures facility is safe and reports deficiencies to the Program Director
• Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered
• Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications
• Assists with ambulating and lifting patients as needed
• Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, hospital and company competencies and training expectations
• Participates as an active member of the Referral Development Team
• If applicable, serves as the Administrator of the IOPIOP Service line
• If applicable, assigned to the Inpatient Program(s)
• If applicable, assigned to the IOP Program(s)
• If applicable, assigned to the PHP Program(s)
• If applicable, assigned to the OP Program(s)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or similar field
• A Masters Degree or above from an accredited college with a major in Social Work (MSW)
• Must have a valid state license in Social Work as required by the state in which the Social Worker will be providing services (LMSW or state equivalent)
• Minimum three years' of experience in a similar position and/or industry
• Serves as Director of Social Services for DPU
• If applicable, serves as IOP Administrator
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
• Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols
• Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Develops basic knowledge Of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure
• Proficient in software applications
• Effective presentation skills
• Ability to manage stress appropriately
• Ability to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to manager anger, fear, hostility and/or violence of others appropriately
• Maintains a positive attitude/public image while in the facility and in all work- related activities outside the facility
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
• Ability to write detailed correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients and their families, Program leadership, employees, clients, providers, vendors, etc.
• Communicates effectively with Other professional and support staff to achieve positive patent outcomes
• Communicates effectively with families, agencies and referral sources conveying a positive and professional image
• Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered
• Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications
• Displays competent, effective interviewing and report-writing skills
• Completes competent, dear progress notes and assessments according to program policies and procedure