Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (669050)

Complete Description 

Provides Thorough Psychosocial Evaluations and Assessment of Patient and Family Needs

• Interviews patient/family

• Continually assesses social and emotional functioning and patient/family adjustment to illness/injury/problem

• Identifies and plans for treatment of current or potential adjustment difficulties

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to thoroughly assess and provide care appropriate to the patients served

• Demonstrates the knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span

• Collects, assesses, and interprets data reflective of the patient’s status and identifies each patient’s needs relative to patient’s age and developmental level

• Identifies cultural, socioeconomic, religious, and other factors that may impact treatment

• Provides information and helps educate patient/family

• Provides appropriate referrals to link patient/family with resources, services, and opportunities

• Reports any suspected abuse or neglect issues, as per Florida State statues

• Competently and consistently completes accurate, concise legible documentation in a timely manner in patient records in accordance with department guidelines

Develops Psychosocial Treatment Plan for Patient when Appropriate

• Uses information obtained from psychosocial assessment and by other team members to develop a treatment plan specific for patient/family needs

• Involves patient/family in the development of the treatment plan

• Provides direction as needed to other team members, as required, regarding services to patient/family

Shifts/Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.