Social Services Practitioner (MSW)

Job Summary

Renders clinical psychosocial services to the patients and their families of all ages (neonate to geriatric). Assesses patient's psychosocial needs and makes referrals to appropriate facilities or community agencies; and provides crisis intervention and bereavement counseling.

Job Requirements

• Education and Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's)
  • Master's Degree in social work or equivalent combination of education/experience
  • Three years' experience in a social agency, hospital, or other organization dealing with health and/or welfare
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) or TEAM-A
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred

Essential Functions

• Utilizes effective problem solving strategies to reach decisions, take appropriate action and follow-through within assigned scope of responsibility.
• Provides consultation and counseling with patients, families, staff, and others in the service of patients
• Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary meetings and activities.
• Obtains or coordinates resources from community, social, health and welfare agencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.