3303842 - Full-time

SUMMARY

The Clinical Social Worker Associate is accountable/responsible for the day to day treatment, management, disposition, andaftercare plan for his/her assigned patients with particular attention to taking responsibility for the prudent use of clinical resources. TheClinical Social Worker Associateposition requires flexibility and excellent interpersonal skills both with internal and external customers. All dutiesand responsibilities are performed under the supervision of an independently licensed mental health professional

RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

Responsibility

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Provide ongoing assessment and formulation of the patient#39;s needs in order to update the patient#39;s plan of care
including responsibility for the timely completion of a Treatment Plan that will satisfy clinical and regulatory
requirements.

Provide clinical services to patients as appropriate, according to the age of the patientProvide clinical services to family members, as indicated.

1. Coordinate the delivery of services by the patient#39;s multidisciplinary treatment team.
2. Act as primary liaison with family and significant others, referrers and community agencies and professionals to
   develop a timely and comprehensive discharge plan that includes access to services for patients and, where
   appropriate, family members.

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

4.Collaborate with the Utilization Manager to manage the patient#39;s care in a manner that is both clinically and

fiscally sound; where appropriate, be the designated contact with managed care organizations

5.Ensure the timely completion of all documentation and other required paperwork needed to facilitate patient
evaluation, transition and billing (e.g., treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, psychosocial
assessment, signed releases, patient care referral forms, etc.).

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrate a commitment to his/her professional growth and competency in order to enhance patient care and
   job performance.
2. Contribute to the efficient operation of the program, the hospital and. where appropriate,

his/her clinical department through team work, cooperation and participation in problem solving activities.

McLean is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

McLean is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.