Social Worker (LCSW) - CTI Advanced Lung Disease (Outpatient) Full Time Days

The Social Worker LCSW reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.Psychosocial Assessment and InterventionMeets directly with patient/family to perform a comprehensive assessment including social, emotional, cultural, mental status, environmental and financial circumstances in conjunction with interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.  Recommends a plan of intervention based on mutually established goals.Provides psychosocial interventions which include: Reactions to illness and disability, especially the chronically and terminally ill.Facilitation of informed decision making (including advanced directives) and development of treatment/intervention plans.Adjustment to the hospital setting and compliance with treatment plan.Adjustment/coping with post-hospital care needs and linkage to community resources.Gynecological/obstetrical-related issues including teen pregnancy, parenting issues, adoption planning, infant developmental problems, drug exposed neonate, fetal death, unplanned pregnancy, pregnancy termination, and other care as needed.Issues related to insurance coverage and payment.Psychiatric symptoms and chemical dependency.Conflict resolution.Family and personal relationship that impact the plan of care & discharge plans.Performs assessments of the physical environment and adequacy of support systems for outpatients to prevent a crisis and/or hospitalization.Provides Crisis Intervention and/or Protective Services for:The elderly without support systems; with impaired mental status and/or victims of suspected abuse/neglect.Victims of suspected sexual/physical assault (includes rape and molestation.)Victims of suspected child abuse or neglect.Victims of domestic violence.Guardianship and/or protective services for patients with significant mental status impairment or unsafe living environment.The homeless.Regularly maintain and audit SDOH screening for all patients. Facilitate intervention as appropriate