Function as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team in planning appropriate treatment and continuing care plans for patients. Provide psycho-social evaluations and possess knowledge of psychosocial issues affecting the families of seriously ill neonates/infants and patients. Respond to referrals, screen all high-risk patients, teenage mothers, and suicidal/homicidal patients for discharge planning and referrals. Assist the patient/family in choosing and utilizing appropriate services.
Actively participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in planning appropriate treatment and continuing care plans for patients. Provide psycho-social evaluations and have knowledge of psychosocial issues affecting the families of seriously ill neonates/infants and patients. Respond to referrals and screen all high-risk patients, teenage mothers, and suicidal/homicidal patients for discharge planning and referrals. Assist the patient/family in choosing and utilizing appropriate services.
License required (LCSW). Graduate from an accredited school with a Master's Degree in Social Work or a related field including Psychology, Sociology, or Marriage and Family Therapy. One year of experience in the acute care setting is preferred.