Social Worker - Pine Ridge, United States - Department Of Health And Human Services

Description

Summary

This position is under direct supervision of the clinic supervisor. The incumbent will provide direct professional social work services through routine mental health evaluations and patient referral to individuals, families, and groups through inpatient and outpatient setting.

Duties

• Provide direct professional social work services through psychosocial assessments, care coordination, identify available resources for treatment and follow up.
• Provide diagnoses and treatment for a wide range of social and psychological problems. Such indications will require reference to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders both (DSM) and (DSM-5).
• Will use a variety of treatment skills derived from a solid base experience through initiative, imagination, resourcefulness to effectively achieve positive patient treatment plans. Responsible for personal and professional growth in the evolving social services specialty.
• Coordinate meetings with medical providers, staff, and other stakeholders to construct and update patient care plans.
• Complete narrative reports, produce weekly and monthly statistical reports. Use automated data systems to capture patient documentation, tracking, and define appropriate measures.