Licensed Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Social Worker
Job Summary
Provides individuals, families, and groups with the support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses.
General Accountabilities
Collaborates with medical professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical conditions and to assess client needs.
Refers patients to community resources to assist in recovery.
Counsels patients to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
Modifies client treatment plans to comply with any changes in status.
Organizes support groups or counsels family members to help them understand, deal with, and support the patient.
Attends and participates in staff development programs, department related conferences and administrative meetings.
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications
Education: Master's degree
Experience: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures with at least 5 years of related experience
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Active listening

Social perceptiveness

Critical thinking

Coordination