Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

Works cooperatively with unit staff to ensure coverage for social work services for patients in the absence of staff members.

Participates in studies, surveys, or research, initiated or approved by the Department of Social Work, in order to develop knowledge about effective treatment, or improve quality of delivery of service.

Provides translation services for patient/family interviews as needed and able.

Identifies problems and obstacles affecting delivery of services to patients (e.g., discharge planning problems) and brings them to the attention of supervisor.

Participates in departmental meetings and committees as required.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature review, conferences, and workshops.

Must maintain current levels of licensing, education, and skills as required for position and discipline.

May be required to rotate on evening and night call for the program.

Provides transportation services for patients, as needed.

Works in conjunction with community agency staff to provide either on site or in-home crisis intervention services, when necessary.

Performs other related duties as required.

BASIC COMPETENCIES

Education:

Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.

Licensure:

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license preferred and must be obtained within one year from date of hire.

Experience:

One to two years prior experience required in psychiatric social work or comparable experience/setting/population, depending on area assigned.

Three to five years experience preferred.

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to work with psychiatrically impaired population or those with addictions, as appropriate.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of a second language preferred.

Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

JOB SETTING/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Contact with patients in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, Emergency Room, offsite settings (e.g., patient home).

Contact with families, significant others, visitors, staff.

Frequent prolonged standing/walking.

May be required to make home visits.

Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.