Social Worker, Lead - Greydale

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Social Worker, Lead (Licensed Master’s Social Worker)

Reports To : Social Work Manager

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the leadership of the Social Work Manager, the Lead Social Worker (Licensed Master’s

Social Worker) (LMSW) works independently to assess the needs of, coordinate, and deliver

social services for participants and families / caregivers. The LMSW is a member of the

Participant Care Team (PCT) and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and participates in the

assessment, intervention, management, and review of social service needs. The LMSW also

assists the IDT in determining eligibility and care needs. The LMSW provides care through a

variety of modalities, including but not limited to, bio-psychosocial assessment, interventions

that include individual and group counseling utilizing motivational interviewing, and cognitive

behavioral techniques, psychoeducation, consultation, and care planning / case management.

Additionally, the Lead Social Worker is responsible for daily clinical management, supervision,

and oversight of social workers.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS :

Lead

• In addition to carrying a full social work caseload and being responsible for associated roles

and responsibilities (see below), the Lead Social Worker is responsible for the daily clinical

management, supervision, and oversight of social workers.

oversight at their respective center.

Leadership Council, which formulates and monitors departmental goals and outcomes and

revises strategy based on performance outcomes.

and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for participant care and coordination.

operations and PCT and IDT participation.

PACE Southeast Michigan and ensures professional development and continuing education

for all social workers employed at the Lead’s respective center.

and committees.

regulatory requirements.

Determination (LOCD) paperwork, and disenrollment paperwork. Ensures accurate,

clinically appropriate, and timely completion of documentation.

Licensed Master’s Social Worker

Acute assessments are completed on an as-needed basis and aim to answer specific referral

questions. Utilizes measurement-based care.

caregivers, including but not limited to :

o Individual and / or group counseling (utilizing Motivational Interviewing and CBT

techniques)

o Education

o Consultation services to the Care Team

o Risk Assessment / Crisis Intervention

o Housing Issues

o Financial Issues

o Safety Issues including, but not limited to : symptoms of abuse, neglect or

exploitation; ability to live independently; decision-making capacity; any other issues

warranting involvement of Adult Protective Services (APS)

o Psychiatric : Changes in mood, behavior, cognition / mental status; suicidal / homicidal

ideation; substance use / misuse

o Caregiver Burden

o Identifies the need to transfer to a higher level of care (e.g., Behavioral Health

Services).

o Assists in coordinating discharge planning activities and processes.

o Assists in coordinating 24-hour care as indicated by interdisciplinary team and / or

the Care Team.

o Educates and counsels the participant and / or caregiver regarding care needs,

options and other related problems.

o Advocates to others on behalf of the participant, and demonstrates accountability in

resolving participant concerns or issues.

changes in care, and progress in a timely fashion.

o Helps to develop and complete the plan of care with the IDT, participant, and / or

caregiver.

o Completes timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

o Communicates changes in participants with IDT and family members.

of the care plan and communicates this information among other members of the PCT and

IDT.

QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities) :

geriatrics. Knowledge of the principles of human behavior, individual and group therapy

techniques (preferably CBT and DBT), short-term interventions, and substance use

disorder assessment and treatment.

other demonstration of leadership potential and / or abilities.

skills.

monitoring patient-centered approaches to care.

regulations.

team setting.