Responsibilities
- Provides Thorough Psychosocial Evaluations and Assessment of Patient and Family Needs
- Interviews patient/family
- Continually assesses social and emotional functioning and patient/family adjustment to illness/injury/problem
- Identifies and plans for treatment of current or potential adjustment difficulties
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to thoroughly assess and provide care appropriate to the patients served
- Demonstrates the knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
- Collects, assesses, and interprets data reflective of the patient’s status and identifies each patient’s needs relative to patient’s age and developmental level
- Identifies cultural, socioeconomic, religious, and other factors that may impact treatment
- Provides information and helps educate patient/family
- Provides appropriate referrals to link patient/family with resources, services, and opportunities
- Reports any suspected abuse or neglect issues, as per Florida State statutes
- Competently and consistently completes accurate, concise legible documentation in a timely manner in patient records in accordance with department guidelines
- Develops Psychosocial Treatment Plan for Patient when Appropriate
- Uses information obtained from psychosocial assessment and by other team members to develop a treatment plan specific for patient/family needs
- Involves patient/family in the development of the treatment plan
- Provides direction as needed to other team members, as required, regarding services to patient/family
- Facilitates Transition to Next Level of Care
- Ensures continuity of care through collaboration with healthcare team
- Maintains contact with patient/family throughout treatment to adapt discharge planning to changing needs
- Makes referrals based upon ongoing psychosocial assessment
- Communicates with service providers to help patient/family obtain needed services (advocacy)
- Provides Clinical Counseling/Therapy for Patients and Families when Appropriate
- LCSW’s can initiate Baker Act 52.
- All clinicians can process a Baker Act 32 and act as liaison with the court system
- Conducts cognitive screenings to assist with formation with DSMV diagnosis and treatment
- Provides appropriate clinical counseling/therapy which may include individual, group and/or family therapy
- Provides individual and family crisis intervention where appropriate
- Facilitates optimal adjustment to problems identified in clinical psychosocial treatment plan
- Provides psycho-education information to patient and family when appropriate
- Collaborates with healthcare team in promoting and providing mental health education and wellness initiatives
- Provides as appropriate, relaxation and stress management interventions or techniques
- Provides Quality Patient/Family Care of all age Groups
- Encourages patient/family participation in care and empowers patient/family whenever possible
- Helps explain procedures, therapies, systems, and treatment plans in age/developmental/educational specific psychosocial needs
- Provides treatment appropriate for patient/family’s age, developmental level, educational level, and specific psychosocial needs
- Demonstrates a positive professional attitude and cooperatively and constructively relates to all patients, families, guests, and other healthcare members
- Respects and supports patient/family rights and advocates for patient/family
- Maintains confidentiality in accordance with department policy and professional standards
- Proficiently organizes individual workload and sets appropriate priorities based on patient’s needs, treatment plan, and department policy and standards
- Always maintains patient safety
- Attends patient rounds as indicated
- Practices and Promotes Positive Client Relations
- Consistently follows Commitment to Excellence Standards
- Demonstrates sound professional judgment by identifying risk management issues and ethical conflicts
- Addresses with appropriate disciplines as indicated
- Addresses and seeks to rectify patient, family, guest complaints/concerns
- Facilitates productivity, team building, and high team morale in the department and organization
- Other Related Functions
- Effectively and efficiently uses human resources, time, equipment, and supplies
- Provides coverage for other Clinicians as needed
- Performs other duties, as assigned
Education and Training
Master’s Degree from an accredited program in Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required.
Licensure / Certification
They need to be a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) or a licensed mental health counselor (LMH) or a licensed marriage and family counselor (LMFC).
Experience
Three years related experience to include one year of HIV experience.
Essential Skills and Requirements
- Precise eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity.
- Knowledgeable and competent to perform all essential functions.
- Moderate exposure to stress and mental fatigue.
- Ability to perform all essential functions visually and audibly.
- Sufficient strength to lift, pull, or push light to heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
- Exposure to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids and chemical products.