Social Worker, Master's

02200 Social Worker

Assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems.

Reports to:

Supervisor of Social work

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Education:

Masters of Social Work required

Licenses:
Board Certified Social Worker in the state of North Carolina (LCSW or LCSW-A) prior to hire

Certifications:

Handle With Care within 30 days of hire.

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.
• Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external therapeutic services/interventions.
• Conducts therapy and therapeutic groups for patients daily. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
• Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.
• Supervises and/or trains new staff, students, and interns.
• Provides individual, family and group therapy.