Social Worker
Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with individuals and their families by effectively utilizing professional social work skills. May review the individual’s psychiatric, medical and other case records and discuss issues with families and other members of the treatment team; complete admission screening; conduct psychosocial assessments; make treatment recommendations; participate in treatment planning; provide social casework services; provide individual, group, and family therapy; assess availability of services; serve as consumer advocate; develop and implement discharge plans; and coordinate services with community providers. Advocate to ensure individuals receive appropriate treatment/services, and that their legal and human rights are protected, and promote effective and consistent utilization of services and resources. May be provided by an unlicensed person with a Bachelor's in Social Work degree, under the supervision of a licensed master social worker (LMSW) or licensed clinical social worker or provided by a New York State LCSW or LCSWs.