Psychiatric Social Worker (LMSW)

A healthcare facility in Brooklyn is actively seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Social Worker (LMSW) to join their growing staff. In this role, the Psychiatric Social Worker (LMSW) provides social work services to inpatients and/or outpatients as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities The Psychiatric Social Worker (LMSW): Performs screenings, intake assessments, and consultations for evaluation of individual and family dynamics and treatment needs, including admissions and referrals for services Completes a comprehensive psychosocial history on a timely basis Provides direct treatment services to patients within the hospital utilizing appropriate modalities Provides case management services for assigned caseload to ensure treatment plan is being followed and to aid patients in obtaining supportive services and goods Interprets nature of illness and prescribed course of treatment to patients and families Acts as an advocate for the patient with other medical center programs (e.g. outpatient department) Makes presentations on various issues related to the field and on available medical center resources as part of community outreach to schools, agencies, and other resources Participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment planning conferences, including case presentations, and makes recommendations regarding the needs of the patient from a social work perspective Fulfills all case recording, statistical reporting, and other documentation requirements on an accurate and timely basis Provides clinical supervision to paraprofessional staff and students as assigned Provides consultative services to Department of Psychiatry and Medical Center staff and to other community agencies in the field regarding social work issues and services Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards Provides translation services for patient/family interviews as needed and if able Participates in departmental meetings and committees as required Qualifications Master'' degrees in social work from an accredited school of social work Active New York State Social Work license 1 year of experience Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Demonstrated ability to work with psychiatrically impaired or developmentally disabled population, as appropriate Strong verbal and written communication skills Good interpersonal skills

Created: 2021-11-29