Social Work Lead

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work or psychology from an accredited university
• At least five years postgraduate professional, relevant experience
• Licensed in the State of Michigan
• Additional training in specialty areas such as chemical dependency, cognitive behavioral therapy, and/or dialectical behavioral therapy is highly desirable

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintains an assigned caseload in accordance with department standards
• Sets up consultation and supervision appropriately during patient assessment and throughout treatment
• Participates in supervision, case reviews, and team meetings and takes responsibility for presenting patient cases and contributing to the discussion of cases
• Demonstrates ability to make appropriate and useful changes in the patient’s treatment plan when problems persist, and recognizes when discharge and/or transfer of care is in the best interest of the patient
• Initiates discharge planning on the day of admission, in collaboration with the treatment team and in coordination with the patient and, as appropriate, the patient’s family
• Treats all patients, families, co-workers and visitors in a caring and respectful manner, being mindful of individual differences, and cultural and ethnic diversity
• Completes patient related documentation in accordance with department and hospital policy, in a timely manner, and with content that is focused on relevant issues
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships
• Approaches conflict in a constructive manner
• Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in their resolution
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea/Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
• Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places

Other Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintains a patient caseload in accordance with department and/or program policy
• Performs other duties as assigned