Social Worker-MSW LCSW-PRN

• DDeveloping patient and family education materials and serving as a role model for students, interns, LBSWs, and LSWs Assisting in treatment plan development to resolve psychosocial issues and meet patient needs Communicating complex patient/family needs and modeling caring practices Assessing psychosocial risk factors, prior functioning, and support systems Counseling on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness/disability Mobilizing community and family resources to meet patient needs Conducting mental health assessments upon physician referral Facilitating complex discharge planning and crisis intervention Serving as a point person for child abuse/neglect, elder abuse, domestic violence, and institutional abuse cases Acting as liaison with child and adult protective services (APS/DCS) and community agencies Providing specialized mental health services, including crisis and addiction assessments and psychiatric referrals Supporting acute crisis situations using de-escalation techniques to prevent violence Interviewing victims, perpetrators, and family members with sensitivity and professionalism Providing intervention related to guardianship, foster care, adoption, and end-of-life issues
  
  
  

Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.

Licensure: Permanent LCSW licensure required.

Certifications: Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or equivalent de-escalation training within 6 months of hire.

Experience: Relevant experience in hospital, mental health, or community-based settings preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Evidence-based psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention techniques
• Knowledge of disease processes, human behavior, and social needs across the lifespan
• Complex discharge planning skills
• Familiarity with legal mandates for protective services
• Ability to adapt services to diverse populations based on geography, culture, and finances
• Strong relationships with hospital staff, law enforcement, community agencies, and families
• Computer literacy and proficiency in electronic medical records
  
  
  

Additional:

• May be scheduled for on-call and holiday shifts
  
  
  

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