Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Purpose of Position

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker is responsible for integrated behavioral health services in compliance with applicable policies and procedures and other outside regulatory laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. This position conducts mental health assessments, develops integrated treatment plans, makes treatment referrals and conducts crisis interventions. Provides brief counseling for adults, adolescents, children and families and consults with patient's provider as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team.

Job duties and responsibilities

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Duties

• Initial screening and intake (mental health assessment) to determine appropriate level of mental health care. Accurately record patient mental health history, progress notes, and referrals in medical record according to protocol.
• Consult with primary health care clinicians regarding the treatment of mental disorders.
• Assist patients in managing a chronic medical condition or an invasive procedure.
• Assist in the detection of “at risk” patients and prevent further Psychiatric or physical deterioration.
• Consult with primary care team as necessary and refer cases to specialty Clinicians as appropriate.
• Work with primary care team to effectively and efficiently treat, manage, and counsel patients with chronic emotional and/or health problems.
• Assist patients in prevention of relapse in conditions that tend to become chronic.
• Evaluate patient care plans with primary care team.
• Provide educational information and strategies to staff and patients for mental health management, coping, and self-care.
• Improve clinical outcomes with high prevalence of mental disorders.
• Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in evaluation of peers.
• Participate in patient case review process.
• Attend and participate in meetings and Quality Improvement activities as required.

Other Duties

• Conduct clinical interviews with clients and relatives in order to elicit information regarding attitudes, social background, developmental history, and other psychiatrically relevant material.