CareWell Health
Social Worker
Job Summary
Provides psychosocial assessment of behavioral health patients. Provides supportive counseling and education to patients and families. Provides linkage to resources in the community.
Essential Functions Group Psychotherapy
Conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills in presenting material
Prepares a group topic that is appropriate based on the patient population
Individual / Family Psychotherapy
Provides family sessions, which demonstrate good theoretical knowledge of therapeutic principles
Makes referrals as appropriate
Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed
Abuse Issues
Can identify victims of abuse
Knows the protocol for reporting abuse
Know the classes of abuse
Documentation
Completes progress notes according to department standard
Progress notes reflect the patient’s progress towards their short‑term goals
Progress notes are legible.
Treatment Plan
Assists with the development of individualized treatment plans for each patient
Treatment plans are written according to policy
Treatment plan goals are measurable
Treatment plans are legible.
Time Management Skills
In periods of increased workload demonstrates an ability to set priorities and optimally uses work time
Demonstrates an ability to meet deadlines
Psychosocial Assessment
Psychosocial Assessments are done according to state / department standards
Demonstrates good interviewing, diagnostic, and report writing skills
Patient Advocacy
Advocates for services assigned patients
Completes forms to assist the patient with regard to appropriate entitlements
Crisis Management
Demonstrates an ability to evaluate a patient in a crisis situation
Demonstrates knowledge of the warning signs of aggressive behavior
Mental Status Exam
Demonstrate an ability to evaluate a patient’s mental status
Telephone Skills
Answers the telephone in a professional manner
Changes message when appropriate (example vacation)
Discharge Planning
Participates in the discharge planning process throughout the treatment process
Involves the family and referral sources when developing the plan
Age Specific
Demonstrates an understanding of the developmental stage of life for assigned patients
Trans-cultural Competencies
Demonstrates an understanding of different cultures and belief systems
Able to implement specific interventions for different cultures.
Other Duties
Performs other duties in a timely
Performs duties in a thorough manner.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Education / Certifications Graduate degree in social work / Sociology, master’s in social work required Licensure : NJ, LSW or LCSW required.
Minimum Work Experience One to three years of acute care setting or behavioral health experience preferred.
Physical Requirements Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients and equipment. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs., requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Working Conditions Requires working under stressful condition and flexible hours. Involves some discretion independent action and judgment to decide what to do.
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Essential Functions Group Psychotherapy
Conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills in presenting material
Prepares a group topic that is appropriate based on the patient population
Individual / Family Psychotherapy
Provides family sessions, which demonstrate good theoretical knowledge of therapeutic principles
Makes referrals as appropriate
Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed
Abuse Issues
Can identify victims of abuse
Knows the protocol for reporting abuse
Know the classes of abuse
Documentation
Completes progress notes according to department standard
Progress notes reflect the patient’s progress towards their short‑term goals
Progress notes are legible.
Treatment Plan
Assists with the development of individualized treatment plans for each patient
Treatment plans are written according to policy
Treatment plan goals are measurable
Treatment plans are legible.
Time Management Skills
In periods of increased workload demonstrates an ability to set priorities and optimally uses work time
Demonstrates an ability to meet deadlines
Psychosocial Assessment
Psychosocial Assessments are done according to state / department standards
Demonstrates good interviewing, diagnostic, and report writing skills
Patient Advocacy
Advocates for services assigned patients
Completes forms to assist the patient with regard to appropriate entitlements
Crisis Management
Demonstrates an ability to evaluate a patient in a crisis situation
Demonstrates knowledge of the warning signs of aggressive behavior
Mental Status Exam
Demonstrate an ability to evaluate a patient’s mental status
Telephone Skills
Answers the telephone in a professional manner
Changes message when appropriate (example vacation)
Discharge Planning
Participates in the discharge planning process throughout the treatment process
Involves the family and referral sources when developing the plan
Age Specific
Demonstrates an understanding of the developmental stage of life for assigned patients
Trans-cultural Competencies
Demonstrates an understanding of different cultures and belief systems
Able to implement specific interventions for different cultures.
Other Duties
Performs other duties in a timely
Performs duties in a thorough manner.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Education / Certifications Graduate degree in social work / Sociology, master’s in social work required Licensure : NJ, LSW or LCSW required.
Minimum Work Experience One to three years of acute care setting or behavioral health experience preferred.
Physical Requirements Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients and equipment. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs., requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Working Conditions Requires working under stressful condition and flexible hours. Involves some discretion independent action and judgment to decide what to do.
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