Job Description
Company Description
At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Job Description
General Summary
Independently practices social work and receives general consultation , functioning as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide case management, crisis intervention, biopsychosocial assessment, psychotherapy, counseling, referral, treatment planning, and other clinical social work services within their practice area.
II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements describe the general work performed in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed.
* Completes biopsychosocial evaluations of emotional, mental disorders, substance use disorders with individuals, groups, and families, may include a diagnosis (as applicable).
* Develops discharge/care plans that are culturally sensitive and address the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of care. Recommends conversations about Advance Care Planning to healthcare team.
* Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed care and exhibits proficiency in at least one clinical practice skill or theory.
* Engages in on-going evaluation of patient care plans to evaluate health outcome measures. Participates in system-wide and departmental Performance Improvement projects to evaluate program and outcome effectiveness.
* Utilizes best practice and evidenced based approaches to provide case management services.
* Provides referral and linkages that are relevant to the patient's clinical diagnosis.
* Independently diagnoses and treats psychosocial and emotional conditions using evidence supported approaches.
* . Independently seeks feedback from others to evaluate own practice to assure ethical practice across the care continuum.
* Provides informal consultations to others regarding clinical recommendations for their practice area
* Provides education around clinical, psychosocial, emotional and behavioral health issues relevant to patients.
* Utilizes system theory approaches when advocating for patients or practice area.
* May participate in a council and/or a committee within the healthcare system.
* Reviews compliance of clinical documentation within their practice area.
* Completes all specific job tasks within their assigned department as outlined by supervisor.
Qualifications
III. Education, Experience and Qualifications
1. Master's degree in Social Work accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
2. LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical) licensure from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
3. Minimum two (2) years of post-Master's experience is required.
III. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* * * Demonstrate skill in a) clinical social work and/or case management practice areas; b) completing clinical social work functions such as clinical assessment, treatment planning, clinical intervention, case management, psychoeducation, referral, psychotherapy, counseling, diagnosis of mental health disorders, consultation, advocacy; c) effective critical thinking; d) communications both written and oral; and e) age appropriate interpersonal interactions (patients may range from newborn to geriatric adult).
Ability to a) communicate and collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders (i.e. colleagues, medical staff, liaisons, patient, family); b) assess, adapt, and calmly respond to changing and/or crisis environment; c) make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures, and ethical standards; d) prioritize work assignments and manage time effectively to complete duties; e) assist in data analysis, f) demonstrate innovative thinking, integrity, and accountability; and g) act as a model for peers in regard to these skills.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
-Pay Range: $37.65-$39.18
-Other Compensation (if applicable):
-Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide ( .
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