Social Worker - LCSW

Social WorkerProfession: Social Services Specialty: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) Duration: 6 Weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Hours (08:00 - 16:30) Experience: 2 Years Minimum License: Required Certifications: Required Must-Have: - Experience with initial assessments and discharge planning. - Ability to send referrals. - Experience with electronic charting systems.Description: Local candidates only. This is a 6-week assignment. Some weekend coverage is required. The ideal candidate must manage initial assessments and complete discharge planning. Candidates should have experience with the electronic charting system. Previous charge experience is preferred. The position requires community hospital experience. Trauma level experience is preferred but not required. This role involves coordinating patient care in a cost-effective manner. The social worker will perform biopsychosocial assessments and assist with crisis intervention. Patient care will involve supporting individuals across different age groups, including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. The daily census is approximately 60 patients. The role emphasizes collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care. Candidates should possess strong skills in case management and care coordination. The social worker will document all care deliverables according to policies and protocols. The ability to educate patients and caregivers to facilitate safe discharges is essential. Experience in handling sensitive situations, such as crisis interventions and coordinating referrals, is vital. The position supports various patient diagnoses and requires a knowledge base to facilitate appropriate care delivery.