Clinical Social Worker

The Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides evaluative and mental health services to the patients/family of the inpatient unit. This position conducts patient/family assessments, short-term therapy, group therapy sessions, and referrals. Maintains knowledge of psychiatric medications and identifies significant changes or high-risk situations.

Essential Job Functions

Title and Description

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SW - assessment

Completes social history, initial and ongoing assessments of patients, develops treatment plan and reviews assessment information and treatment plan with each patient.

CSW - Group Therapy

Provides individual, couple, family or group therapy using a variety of therapeutic approaches.

SW - Communication

Communicates with patient, families, agencies and other appropriate individuals regarding the results of screenings, assessments, recommendations, plan of care and other information deemed necessary to facilitate access to care.

CSW - Analysis

Identifies professional and organizational issues and trends, suggesting action and facilitating change and participates in restructuring of processes and services.

Referrals

Makes contact with referral sources, providers and other caregivers and assures communication and coordination exists regarding patient care. Collaborates with community resources to deliver services that promote quality outcomes and continuity of care.

SW - courts

Makes contact with the courts and assures communication and documentation exists regarding committals, emergency holds, guardianship and tribal issues.

CSW - Follow -up

Identifies, conducts follow-up and takes action on unsatisfactory outcomes, unusual findings, special needs and requests.

CSW - To do

Ensures that intervention, treatment or referrals are made according to standard operating procedure.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Degree/Diploma

Program of Study

Required/Preferred

Master's

Social Work

Required

Title

Credentialing Body

Timeframe When Needed

Verified By

Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)

North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners

Prior to Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)

Minnesota Board of Social Work

Within 12 Months of Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Basic Life Support (BLS)

American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross CPR for Prof. Rescue

Within 2 Months of Start Date

Learning Management System