This position ensures organizational excellence related to customer service and quality of care while promoting excellence in the cultural experience at assigned hospital. This position is responsible for providing services to patients, families and significant others including, as appropriate, completion of biopsychosocial assessments, psychiatric diagnoses, formulation of treatment plans and treatment interventions, therapy sessions (individual, couple, families or group), implementation of treatment plans and discharge planning in order to support and/or enhance biopsychosocial functioning. This role will receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations form interdisciplinary team members (including physicians, Case Managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team.) Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles. Specific age groups that are served by this position are circles. This position requires ability to act quickly and work in high stress situations.

Masters Degree: Social Work

LSW

Social Work certification and licensure

Interview, Assessment, organizational and problem solving skills.

Ability to identify appropriate community resources on assigned caseload and to work collaboratively with patients, families and other staff.

Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the CQI process.