The Licensed Clinical Social Worker collaborates with themulti-disciplinary team to provide input in the development of the plan of carefor those patients/clients requiring social work intervention. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker providescounseling and crisis intervention to patients/clients who have social oremotional problems in a variety of settings across the age span. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides necessary social work intervention
Counsels individuals and families in crisis and help withissues such as poverty, loss and illness
Assesses patient's psychosocial needs, plans for, evaluatesand modifies interventions to meet the established patient/client goals
Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate teamgoals for each patient/client
Facilitates patient/client and family referrals to communityagencies when appropriate
Provides financial counseling when necessary to achieve thetreatment goals established by the multi- disciplinary team
May be required to respond to crisis situations, includingdomestic violence and child abuse
May be required to provide witness services and evidence incourt cases
Visits schools to assess academic concerns
Works with government agencies to help clients apply forMedicare and Medicaid when appropriate
Arranges home visits to evaluate a patient/client health,home environment and family interaction/support
Assists patient/family/caregivers in planning for presentand future psychosocial needs
Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes inpatient status to physician and appropriate multi- disciplinary team members
Adheres to facility and Amergis policies and procedures at alltimes
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in Social Work from a school of social workaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education required
Active license as an LCSW in state of practice required
Minimum of one year of social work experience preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.