SUMMARY
The LCSW is responsible for assessing and coordinating the clinical management of patients in specific case groups for an episode of care. The LCSW is responsible for developing and meeting desired patient care outcomes for his/her caseload based on assessment of patient care needs and as ordered by the physician, within an appropriate length of stay and appropriate use of resources. The LCSW responds to complex patient care needs from admission to discharge, works productively and cooperatively in collaboration with the physician and other members of the interdisciplinary team. The LCSW keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital's compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Completes a comprehensive psychosocial assessment on all patients within 72 hours of admission.
Coordinates individual staffing/treatment planning meetings within 72 hours of admission to develop individual treatment plans, monitor the effectiveness of care.
Arrange aftercare services to address identified needs.
Confirm referral acceptance 24 hours prior to discharge.
Keeps guardian abreast of patient progress and discharge planning
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize workload efficiently and accept/respond to change in a manner that promotes and supports departmental/hospital goals and objectives.
Provide individual, family and group therapy.
Conduct insurance notification, certification and concurrent reviews on all assigned patients.
Assess medical necessity and intensity of services using the Milliman and MCG Criteria.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
Responsible for the content of education and counseling programs for both individual patients or groups of patients and serves as liaison to community, individuals and groups as appropriate.
Provide follow-up calls to discharge patients to monitor compliance with aftercare plan.
COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital's compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
- Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
- Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Master of Science in Social Work required.
LCSW - Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Job Duties" are essential job functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk as well as occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl by using proper body mechanics, the employee may be expected to lift, pull, push or move patients and/or equipment. Fine motor skills are required when using hands and fingers to handle, feel or reach. Normal or corrected vision, hearing and the ability to speak are necessary. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, sharp eye focus and ability to distinguish colors. There will be period of stressful intense concentration with more than average pressure used in a variety of problem solving situations.