Social Worker

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 statues
• 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

Addresses with appropriate disciplines as indicated.

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 Technical / Motor Skills Precise eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity.

Essential Mental Abilities Knowledgeable and competent to perform all essential functions.

Moderate exposure to stress and mental fatigue.

Essential Sensory Requirements Ability to perform all essential functions visually and audibly.

Essential Physical Requirements Sufficient strength to lift, pull, or push light to heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

Exposure to Hazards Exposure to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids and chemical products.

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