Social Worker- PRN

Social Worker- PRN

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Display good theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and appropriate treatment techniques for each type of therapy.
• Responsible for performing psychosocial assessments on all patients to determine social service needs, diagnosis and plan of care.
• Evaluate patient data, develop and implement a plan of care for the patient.
• Ability to communicate with physician regarding social service needs of the patient. Assist the physician to facilitate inpatient care.
• Participate in plan of care for each patient; work cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team; completes progress notes and discharge plans in a timely fashion.
• Provide individual patient and family therapy and crisis intervention.
• Provide care appropriate to condition for pediatric or adolescent population.
• Observe and communicate pertinent information regarding patient mental status and behavior, occurrences, and / or negative response to treatment or intervention to physician and / or appropriate health care team members.
• Engage in therapeutic relationships that focus on patient needs and provide a structured process for patients to reach objectives outlined in the plan of care
• Maintain current knowledge of social, medical and psychiatric services available within the community; maintain supply of resource materials to be distributed to patients when needed and is able to obtain other resources as needed.
• Communicate with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
• Collaborate with Utilization Review Coordinator and other members of the healthcare team to provide for psychosocial assistance.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity. Identify and address psychosocial needs of patient and family.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.
• Coordinate and supervise patient care as necessary.
• Utilize verbal and physical de-escalation as warranted in order to keep patients safe and remain current in warranted certification and training.
• Demonstrate all applicable competencies for the position and participate in periodic re-evaluation of such competencies.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to the Director of Social Work, co-workers and physicians.
• Work collaboratively with members of the treatment team and consult with other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
• Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity; provide emotional support.
• Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality.
• Provide education to the patient and family concerning plans of care, compliance with the plan of care, medications and their side effects.
• Function as a patient and family advocate at all times.
• Orient new staff members and volunteers.
• Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality.
• Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Interact professionally with patient / family and involves patient / family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Act on performance improvement issues identified during CQI meetings.
• Actively participate in Utilization Review Committee, CQI, varying team meetings and other meetings, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Accurately determine type of assistance / setting / resources necessary for the patient / family and provides appropriate resources / assistance / list of facilities.
• Ensure documentation meets current standards and policies.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

QUALIFICATIONS :

Ability to deal with crisis situations which require prompt decision and action.

Additional languages in addition to English preferred.

WHY WORK FOR US :

At Bluestone we pride ourselves in possessing a dynamic, collaborative culture throughout all of our programs. We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive benefits including :

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