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PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provides professional clinical and therapeutic social work services to
acute senior behavioral health program for patients and their families
in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the
facility, and in compliance with regulatory requirements and best
practice. Leads and participates in the multidisciplinary treatment team
process and develops and oversees the ongoing completion of the plan of
care. Works collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary health
care team, initiates and drives discharge planning starting on
admission, and provides the necessary patient and family education to
meet the patients overall care needs during admission and for discharge.
The Social Services Clinicians main responsibilities include completing
and documenting the necessary screens and assessments and responds to
needs identified. Assists in the development and delivery of the daily
therapeutic program, providing psychosocial group/s as outlined in the
daily program schedule. This role also provides individual, and family
therapeutic interventions as needed to address the psychosocial needs of
the patient and facilitation of an effective discharge plan. This role
serves as the main contact for interfacility and interagency probate
related processes and collaboration between community agencies as
necessary for care of the patient. The social services clinician leads
and assists in the ongoing therapeutic milieu and patient interventions
strategies to maintain a trauma informed person -centered approach in
the program. The role collaborates with other individuals and
departments when needed to support the case management process.
The individual serving in this role will work primarily with and provide
care to older adults and seniors, age 55 years and older, experiencing
acute mental health and cognitive disorders in an acute behavioral
health setting.
SUPERVISOR -Manager of Social Services, Director of Therapeutic
Services
SUPERVISES -No supervisory duties.
EDUCATION -master\'s degree in social work or counseling from an
accredited university.