Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Overview The Licensed Clinical Social Worker participates as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team to establish comprehensive and integrated plans for each patient. Involvement entails both delivery of clinical services and referrals to appropriate community resources and other professionals. Assists patients and their families in meeting psychosocial needs which predispose illness or interfere with achieving an optimal level of care. Assesses the social, psychological, cultural, environmental and financial situations, as well as disposition needs, for each assigned patient. Location Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Responsibilities Provides individualized care to address the needs of the patient and family, including physical, psychological, socio-cultural, spiritual and cognitive aspects. Performs patient assessments through systematic collection and review of patient-specific data and communicates assessments appropriately. Assesses patient/family learning needs, plans and provides education, and evaluates the effectiveness of teaching in achieving desired outcomes. Includes patient/family in planning care and evaluating programs and outcomes; uses the social work process to deliver individualized care. Plans care based on assessment, evaluates patient progress, and revises care to attain expected outcomes. Identifies and responds to ethical issues in patient care; provides care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and rights. Integrates principles of age-specific care into all aspects of practice. Provides clinical intervention and consultation as a multidisciplinary team member; offers crisis intervention services and facilitates referrals to psychiatric/psychological professionals and community resources as needed. Provides individual, family and group counseling as needed; participates in rounds and contributes to the patient care plan with other team members. Develops and implements a patient plan of care addressing identified psychosocial problems or needs; monitors progress, evaluates outcomes, and modifies the plan as needed. Provides bereavement counseling for patients, families, and staff; offers consultation to other team members regarding identified problems or issues. Identifies patients at high risk for non-compliance and develops a comprehensive plan to support adherence to the prescribed regimen. Education Masters required Certification/Licensure LCSW required Experience 2 years’ experience required Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. #J-18808-Ljbffr