Summary The Social Worker is responsible for providing high quality patient care, displaying good skills in assessment, guidance, and discharge planning. The Social Worker assists patients and their families in understanding and adjusting to diagnoses and potential treatments. Social Worker can also help identify resources during treatment and after discharge. The Social Worker effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team. The Social Worker may be under the direct clinical supervision of a Licensed Social Worker. Essential Duties and Responsibilities + At all times, conducts oneself ethically in accordance with all relevant standards and regulations + Maintains Knowledge of and demonstrates respect for patient rights. + Implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data. + Completion of psychosocial assessment with all pertinent information pertaining to the patient’s case. + 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 (under the guidance of a LCSW). + 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 appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment. + Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close 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. + Actively involved in measuring patient performance; communicates results and trends to supervisor. + Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis regarding concerns, improvements, changes, etc. + Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process. + Ensures facility is safe and reports deficiencies to the Program Director. + 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 + Other duties as consistent with this role. Job Knowledge and Skills + Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered + 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 + Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes + Communicates effectively with families, agencies and referral sources conveying a positive and professional image + Displays competent, effective interviewing and report-writing skills + Completes competent, clear progress notes and assessments according to program policies and procedures + 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. + Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols. Education and Experience + Social Worker licensure required within two years of start date. Current licensure, or as allowed by the governing state, the ability to work under the guidance of LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) or LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker). + Master of Social Work degree required. + Minimum one year internship or experience in a similar position and/or industry preferred. + An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities. Our Core Values: •Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. •Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources. •Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. •Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. Rate of pay: $37.00 - $47.00 Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position. 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