Social Worker (LCSW) - Co Responder Social Service Unit

• 1 year of related experience preferred

• Actively listens to presenting issues, uses motivational interviewing skills and crisis intervention to ensure safety and determine appropriate cause of action
• Exercise judgment and decision making that is clinically safe, logical, and deliberate
• Reach a resolution of crisis that is clinically appropriate and least restrictive
• Recognize, respect, and effectively deal with values and cultural beliefs of clients, their families, and community resources and referrals
• Works with law enforcement, emergency departments, and other emergency personnel in crisis situations
• Provides follow up case management as assigned
• Provides clinical oversight to staff members
• Maintains appropriate boundaries with clients and family members
• Maintains required productivity
• Completes all documentation and other forms of communication in a timely manner
• Demonstrates understanding of Medicare Home Care benefit including eligibility, qualification for admission and services available.
• Monitors progress toward treatment goals by evaluating and adjusting treatment provided.
• Prepares and maintains all pertinent records, statistics, and progress notes.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the patient medical record.
• Responsible for providing culturally sensitive counseling and treatment as well as assisting in life crisis situations.

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