Healthy Steps LMSW - Occasional - Days

Core Job Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Evaluation:

• Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments to understand patients' mental health, social, and environmental needs.
• Identify and evaluate patients’ strengths, challenges, areas requiring intervention and barriers to effective care.
• Makes recommendations to provider for treatment options and dispositioning.

Treatment Planning & Intervention:

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with LCSW/provider patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to address psychological, emotional, and social issues.
• Support patients in managing chronic conditions, adjusting to life changes, and addressing psychosocial stressors.
• Provide crisis intervention and support in various clinical situations.

Case Management & Coordination:

• Assist in care coordination across hospital and outpatient settings to ensure continuity of care.
• Facilitate referrals to community resources, support services, and additional healthcare providers to support patient needs.
• Advocate for patients' needs and rights within the healthcare system and community.

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in care team meetings, case discussions, and discharge/care planning processes.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required records.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures, ensuring compliance in all aspects of social work practice.

Education & Support:

• Provide education to patients and families about coping strategies, mental health conditions, and available resources.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to help patients and families navigate complex healthcare situations.
• Offer training and support to staff members on social work practices and psychosocial issues.
• May provide clinical supervision to assigned students, residents or unlicensed MSW staff.

Continuous Improvement:

• Engage in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with social work best practices and healthcare trends.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and help enhance social work practices within the health system.
• Meet CEU requirements to maintain licensure.
• Perform related duties as assigned.