What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Black Star Technology LLC?

Qualifications Required:

Masters Degree in Social Work or a related field.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate within 12 months of hire.
1st Evaluation credentialed or obtain within 6 months of accepting position.
Must complete BLS upon 90 days of hire and Handle with Care within 6 months of employment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.
Determines, prioritizes, provides, and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consult with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with the patient's treatment plan.
Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.
Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works closely with the patient, family, nursing staff, and attending physician. Shows good knowledge of the referral/placement process and available community resources.
Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.
Coordinates/Develops appropriate safety plan/measures if the patient’s plan is to be discharged to the community.
Provides brief, solution-focused interventions to patients to assist in stabilizing crises.
Provides information to hospital staff related to community resources and behavioral health processes.
Coordinates with outpatient Behavioral Health service providers to create continuity of care including securing outpatient appointments as necessary.
Completes behavioral health consultations with patients who present for medical services throughout the hospital system either in person or by use of telemedicine equipment.
Monitors compliance with standards of care for patients with behavioral health needs in the Emergency Department. This includes making recommendations related to maintaining a safe environment of care and the level of observation needs of the patient.
Completes psychosocial evaluations on assigned patients in a timely fashion. Displays good interviewing, diagnostic, and report-writing skills.
Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed.
Other duties as requested within the scope of practice.