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Clinical Social Service Director:
The Clinical Social Service Director assumes responsibility for the functioning and communication within the social service department. The Clinical Social Worker participates as an integral professional member of a multi-disciplinary team, implementing and assisting in the supervision of social service interventions to patients. The Clinical Social Worker oversees the implementation of interventions performed by other disciplines within the social service department, including the Discharge Planner, Case Manager, and Activity Therapist. The Clinical Social Worker works in collaboration with other clinical departments through consultation with the medical staff, DON, and nursing staff. The Clinical Social Worker facilitates resolution of concerns in the patient population and ensures that services, programming, and patients' social needs meet the highest quality of care. The Clinical Social Worker demonstrates understanding and interpretation of facility policies to ensure adherence to these policies. Furthermore, the Clinical Social Worker demonstrates strong knowledge of a wide range of disorders, including cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral. Additional duties include performing crisis intervention, leading special case conferences, facilitating family communication, and taking a lead role in the treatment team process. In addition, the Clinical Social Worker maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in QM activities. The Clinical Social Worker adheres to the highest ethical standards regarding patient care and rights, facilitating communication to outside agencies to ensure that patient rights, care, and needs are met. The Clinical Social Worker assists with formulating the budgetary needs of the social service department.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Master’s in Social Work from an accredited school of social work, or LPC.
License: Licensed through the State by the Regulatory Body that is vested to bestow licensure to Social Workers.
Experience: One year of experience performing duties as a Social Worker or LPC in a Behavioral Health setting.
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