Social Worker (MSW) Outpatient Clinics, Full Time, Days

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Assists patients and their families with personal and environmental stressors which interfere with obtaining maximum benefit from medical care. Social work interventions may include: clinical psychosocial assessment and care planning, information and referral, discharge planning, case management, psychoeducation and psychotherapy when needed for adjustment to illness and/or treatment for behavioral problems.. Participates in orientation of new social work staff. May participate in supervision of students completing Field Placement. Acts in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics. REPORTS TO: - Director—Care Coordination JOB REQUIREMENTS: Supervisory Responsibilities: No: Minimum Education: Masters: Degree: Social Work: License/Certification Required: Licensure of MSW required within 1 year of hire required or LCSW preferred Minimum Work Experience: 1 year post-Masters clinical experience preferred. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: - Extensive SW theory base. - Uses multiple therapeutic modalities. - Demonstrates professional judgment. - Outstanding communication skills. - Capable of multitasking. - Attentive to detail. - Highly organized....