Clinical Consultant Social Worker (Casual/Days M-F)

We are more than a health system.

We are a belief system.

We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide.

We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy.

We inspire hope.

We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

This position ensures organizational excellence related to customer service and quality of care while promoting excellence in the cultural experience at assigned hospital.

This position is responsible for providing services to patients, families and significant others including, as appropriate, completion of biopsychosocial assessments, psychiatric diagnoses, formulation of treatment plans and treatment interventions, therapy sessions (individual, couple, families or group), implementation of treatment plans and discharge planning in order to support and/or enhance biopsychosocial functioning.

This role will receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members (including physicians, Case Managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team).

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served.

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.

Specific age groups that are served by this position are circled.

This position requires ability to act quickly and work in high stress situations.

Driving is an essential function of the job.

30% Clinical Assessment Conducts patient/family/significant other interviews, chart reviews, and professional collaboration to obtain and interpret information pertaining to patient/client biopsychosocial functioning.

Assessment to include, but not be limited to: developmental and age-specific needs; ability to care for self; ability to care for dependents; ability to meet basic custodial and financial needs; ability to engage in meaningful social and emotional relationships; and ability to comprehend and comply with treatment recommendations.

Develops care plan, including discharge plan, incorporating medical plan of care.

Participates in identification of cases of abuse, neglect or exploitation and refers such cases to the legally mandated authorities when applicable.

Provides crisis intervention, information and referral and linkage to community resources as needed.

30% Intervention Management Develops a plan of intervention based upon assessment to resolve identified problems and/or to support and enhance biopsychosocial functioning.

Through individual, family, or group Modalities, employs clinical intervention skills including, but not limited to, treatment planning; continuum of care planning including discharge planning g ; supportive counseling; crisis intervention; specialized problem oriented planning and intervention; and educational counseling.

25% Population Management Staff is accountable for coordinating clinical and financial outcomes of an assigned population.

Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff and external organizations to achieve timely, cost effective management of patient care.

Monitors for quality and type of services delivered to patients, ensuring management within established parameters.

Functions as a liaison to the payer to manage the post-discharge financial resources and ensure expected treatment process, progress and discharge plan.

Monitors and ensures completeness of all assigned patients in areas of treatment plan and timely reports.

10% Documentation and Regulatory Compliance Thoroughly documents assessments and interventions in patients medical record and information systems in accordance with department standards.

Complies with internal and external documentation requirements as related to specific patient/system needs and regulatory requirements.

5% Maintains awareness of current hospital, community services and appropriate care options that can assist patient/clinical biopsychosocial functioning.

Provides information as well as facilitates successful linkages between those services and the patient/client.

Performs additional functions as may be appropriate to the position.

State Driver's License.

Interview, assessment, organizational and problem solving skills.

Ability to identify appropriate community resources on assigned caseload and to work collaboratively with patients, families, multi-disciplinary team and community agencies to achieve desired patient outcomes.

Demonstrates patience and tact when dealing with patients, families and other staff.

Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the CQI process.