Psych Social Worker

Description: The Psychiatric Social Worker is an essential member of our interdisciplinary team. They provide direct assessment, diagnosis formulation, treatment planning, treatment intervention and psycho-education to members and/or family members. A strong foundation in psychopathology is crucial for timely clinical treatment interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Competent assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and interventions.
• Selecting the most suitable treatment modality for each member's presenting issue.
• Effective communication of clinical information to members and clinical staff.
• Providing exceptional customer/patient satisfaction and maintaining high internal and external standards.
• Demonstrating expertise in various treatment methodologies.
• Accurate and timely documentation of clinical encounters in member charts.
• Familiarity with KP and community resources.
• Adherence to mandated guidelines for patient care and licensure requirements.
• Maintaining professional licensure.
• Conducting initial interviews with members, interpreting their psychological and social complaints, and determining the urgency of their needs.
• Providing guidance and therapy in crisis situations or for those requiring immediate clinical services.
• Maintaining detailed records of therapy sessions, preparing reports, and communicating with relevant social agencies, schools, relatives, and friends.
• Clinical consultation regarding family interactions, sociocultural determinants, and community resources within an integrated healthcare environment.
• Telephonic assessments, counseling, resource information, and referrals.
• Proficiency in treating diverse developmental stages and applying various treatment modalities, including individual, group, family, and child therapy.