Social Worker, ACSW I
7 days ago
The Psychiatric Social Worker is responsible for participation in outpatient services for adults with program staff on the coordination and service plans of all clients assigned to caseload, while making use of social work knowledge of the family and community while performing such duties under the clinical supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
• A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or Clinical Psychology from an accredited college.
• A valid registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or license eligible.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a psychiatric facility working with patients who are persistently and severely mentally ill preferred.
• Physically well, emotionally stable, and good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary treatment team essential.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONS:
Recognizes the need for, and implements treatment of individuals, groups, conjoint or families, directed towards reducing the dysfunction of patients, whether it be reflected in their emotional life, physical symptoms, social or intellectual maladjustment or combination thereof.
Participates in intra-agency or inter-agency conferences and multi discipline staff meetings for the purpose of improving services and coordinating related activities, whether this be in the area of direct services to patient, administrative functioning, or professional growth.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Conducts individual, conjoint or family therapy with assigned patients.
2. Assists in the formulation and implementation of coordination and service plans.
3. Participates in the review process to ensure that all clients accomplish full participation in program.
4. Assures continuity of care.
5. Responsible for discharge planning.
6. Participates in-service training for team.
7. Relieves other primary therapist in the Agency as needed.
8. Practices confidentiality in client related matters.
9. Cooperates with fund raising activities for the Agency.
10. Must have the ability to work with multi cultured and ethnic populations; and
11. Practices loyalty and commitment to the philosophy, goal and objectives of the Agency.
12. Maintains records and prepare reports or necessary referrals to assist in the treatment of clients.
13. Serve as liaison to other departments to facilitate communication and referral of clients.
14. Monitors patients satisfaction with services on a quarterly basis.
15. Refers to other agencies when appropriate.
COMPETENCIES:
• Client Focus – Identifies, analyzes, and implements evidence-based therapeutic interventions designed to achieve client goals; using research and technological advances; evaluating program outcomes and practice effectiveness; developing, analyzing, advocating and providing leadership for policies and services; and promoting social and economic justice.
• Collaboration – Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward counseling and solutions that generally benefits all involved parties with the client as the primary focus (if involved).
• Context of Practice – Responds to evolving organizational, community, and societal contexts at all levels of practice in an informed, resourceful and proactive way. Recognizes that the context of practice is dynamic and uses knowledge and skill to respond proactively.
• Critical Thinking – Obtains, analyzes and evaluates information effectively in the face of ambiguity. Makes appropriate decisions based on relevant information and experience.
• Cultural Diversity – Identifies, addresses and corrects inequities that exist in the provision of health care to culturally and ethnically diverse groups; continuously strives to achieve the ability and availability to effectively work within the cultural context of the client, family or community.
• Documentation – Writes clear, concise medical record notes (e.g., focus on referral problem, functional changes, duration, acute or long-term, functional impairment, recommendations, plan of action, results, adjustments, etc.).
• Ethical – Applies decision-making strategies that are grounded in social work values and ethics and person-centered principles.
• Human Behavior – Incorporates understanding and knowledge of human development across the life span, gender/sexual orientation, unique behavioral health needs of special populations and their social environments involved in assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
• Interprofessional Teamwork – Displays team-based professional skills, roles, and responsibilities in order to ensure an environment for safe, efficient, effective, and equitable care and innovative research.
• Professionalism – Thinks carefully about the likely effect on others of one’s words, actions, appearance, and mode of behavior. Selects the words or actions most like to have the desired effect on the individual or group in question. Demonstrates respectful and effective relationships with colleagues and clients and their families.
• Research – Analyzes and evaluates benefits and limitations of evidence-based treatment models, as they inform behavioral health practice with clients and family members from a perspective of wellness and resiliency.
• Social Justice – Applies knowledge to facilitate the removal of external and institutional barriers to clients’ well-being; recognizes the impact of social, political, economic and cultural factors on human development.
• Thoroughness - Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy. Defines and organizes tasks, responsibilities, and priorities. Takes responsibility for timely completion.
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