Licensed Clinical Social Worker (School-based)

 Accept referrals from school and ARMS providers 

Provide assessment of patients to evaluate mental health/psychiatric history/emotional issues/coping style, understanding illness/adjustment/compliance, barriers to care, cultural issues, abuse/neglect and domestic violence. 

Employs a range of clinical interventions such as individual, group or family counseling. . Refers patients to other providers, as necessary. 

Develops comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments responsive to age appropriate and cultural needs and concerns. Employs a range of clinical interventions. 

Provides mandated assessments when abuse is suspected and safety assessment when domestic violence is reported. Files reports as indicated. 

Identifies patient’s psychological, financial, legal, psychiatric or substance use that affect patient care management and collaborates with the team to facilitate patient care process. 

Facilitates the appropriate and efficient use of community resources. 

Participates in formal and informal clinical case reviews, clinical supervision, educational seminars and research projects. 

Participates in quality assessment /improvement activities.  

Assesses the patient/family learning needs, style and readiness. Educates patients/families based on treatment plan, identifies barriers to care, diversity issues and learning styles. 

Provides clinical documentation including the psychosocial assessment, progress notes, and billing compliance (if appropriate). 

Adheres to and fosters compliance with NASW Code of Ethics, and department and clinical, quality, compliance and safety standards, policies, and procedures. 

Ensures that the patient and family receive consistent information regarding all aspects of care. 

Perform other duties as assigned.