Social Worker-LCSW - Case Management/Acute Care

Job description

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Care Management, the Social Worker provides direct service to clients and their families. The scope of practice includes but is not limited to psychosocial assessments, Discharge planning, and providing referrals for needed services in collaboration with physicians, evaluates and implements treatment regime and discharge plans for designated medical patient populations. Qualifications: - Facilitates discharge planning from admission. Assesses needs that may come up for patients and is proactive to prevent any delays in discharge. - Active participation in IPOC (Interdisciplinary rounds) working closely with Case Manager, Nurses, and Physicians. - Prepares psychosocial evaluations and care plans age appropriate to the patient/family needs. - Assesses and diagnoses the psychosocial needs of the patients, caregivers, and families through initial history including medical, psychiatric, substance abuse, community resources, and ADLs. As well as, considers risk management and how these needs are impeding the plan of care. - Develops discharge plans relevant to patient needs, available options and patient preferences. Makes all appr...