Licensed Clinical Social Worker

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is responsible for providing assistance, coordination and/or completion of all patients' necessary paperwork as it relates to assessments and treatments, individual, group and family therapy, psychiatric care, referrals, primary care and school-based services. This position also gives due consideration to high risk abuse issues, neglect, domestic violence and/or exposure to community violence.

REQUIREMENTS:

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• Licensed Clinical Social Worker is required to be a graduate of an approved and accredited school with a Master's Degree in Social Work.

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• The Licensed Clinical Social Worker must possess a high level of ethics in managing patient

confidentiality and advocacy with three to five years of post-master's experience working

with children, adolescents, families and adults.

• Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently as well as schedule and produce work

in a timely manner.

• Experience and ability to effectively utilize personal computers, various hardware and

software packages.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge and understanding of Employee Handbook.

• Consults with Psychiatrist, Medical Director Chief Executive Officer or designee before decisions are made on questions of interpretation.

• Provide knowledge and supporting documentation to supervisor for the development, implementing, and evaluating center's annual health care plan.

• Provide tracking and maintenance of an effective system of referral lists for obtaining referrals, additional support services, prior authorizations and other necessary information.

• Prepare and present monthly reports to supervisor outlining the Center's productivity and performance improvement adherence.

• Provide an effective communication link between patients and providers.

• Performs studies, analysis and documentation to determine impact for patient care:

• Initial assessments, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment follow-up, and

Education

relevant to the client care

• Change in treatment or symptoms

• Interventions and strategies in response to changes

• Accuracy and appropriate documentations

• Policy change positives or negatives.

• Departmental efficiencies

• Other areas, as requested by the Psychiatrist to assist in decision-

making.

• Acts as an advocate for the safety delivery of care and well-being of the client.

• Asset and consults with psychiatrist when there is information that will assist the providers with medication management

• Meet or exceed organizational standards as it relates to teaching clients and/or families about diagnoses.

• Attend required organizational meetings and participation on internal committees. Conduct in-service training as required or requested.

• Utilizes technology to create a more efficient and effective way of doing business.

• Actively participates in outside association activities.

• Maintain confidentiality of workplace information according to the policies and procedures of organization.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or the Medical Director.