Clinical Social Worker

Perform case management, use tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.

Observe and record psychiatric behavior and substance using behavior, conduct screening, assessments, treatment planning and document in progress notes.

Analyze, evaluate, and diagnose situations and adopt effective courses of action.

Write clear/concise reports and chart notes in accordance with professional standards, state regulations and department protocol.

Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.

Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.

Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.

Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.

Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.

Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.

Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.

Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.

Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.

Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.

Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information.

Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.

Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.

Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.

Meet with families, probation officers, police, or other interested parties to exchange necessary information