Social Worker, LCSW - Care Transition Program - Remote

• Advocates for and helps clients gain access to resources while confronting their personal issues.

• Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of behavioral problems.

• Coaches patients on how to manage ongoing health conditions. Provides therapy to help patients make positive behavior changes.

• Assists patients and their families through individual, group, and education conferences to understand, accept, and follow treatment recommendations.

• Refers patients and their families to specialized treatment programs in accordance with their needs, and monitors and evaluates their progress.

• Collaborates with the other departments to integrate care where needed. Maintains current and appropriate documentation in patient chart.

• Acts as a mandated reporter in suspected child abuse cases. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

MINIMUN QUALIFICATIONS

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                    

Education:

Master’s Degree in Social Work. LCSW certification.

Certification and Licensing:

LCSW Certification

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of experience. Minimum 3 years of experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Commitment to the University’s core values.

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.