SOCIAL SERVICE CLINICIAN FT Days YAP

Job Summary

Provides a well-focused psychosocial and discharge planning assessment of patient and family to develop a treatment plan and goals, appropriate to the age of the patient.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Consistently adheres to Butler Hospital service standards
• Demonstrates behavior, which exemplifies the NASW Code of Ethics to ensure quality of care and promote positive department relations
• Under the supervision of a social worker licensed by the state of RI, provides a well-focused psychosocial and discharge planning assessment of patient and family to develop a treatment plan and goals, appropriate to the age of the patient
• In collaboration with the team, contributes to defining the need for further psychosocial assessments and services to be performed under the direction of or with the doctor
• Implements assigned interventions relative to education and planning treatment goals
• Completes appropriate documentation in a timely fashion
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and maintenance of skills for self and other care planning staff
• In collaboration with treatment team, performs utilization review functions and serves as the primary liaison with ERO's
• Observes relevant hospital and departmental policies and procedures including risk management, infection control and safety

Requirements

• Education: BA/BS/BSW or MSW/MS/MA
• Training and experience in a psychiatric facility is helpful but not absolutely necessary. Training and/or experience relevant to the specific population served is necessary for care planners with primary assignments to specialty units or continuing Education/In-service in that area will be required

Special Qualifications

• Interest in and commitment to the programs at Butler Hospital and the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University
• Able to do a moderate amount of walking and tolerate the stress and multiple demands of working in a fast-paced environment dealing with a multidisciplinary staff and difficult patient population

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.