Case worker vs psychotherapist social worker

Differences between case worker and psychotherapist social worker duties and responsibilities

Case worker example responsibilities.

• Establish collaborative relationships with patients within a supportive atmosphere to assist in confronting drug relate behavior and achieving sobriety.
• Review and research leads regarding personal injury cases by obtaining information from the Medicaid recipient's attorney and insurance adjuster
• File, close and maintain records in either physical case file or on ETO.
• Train new employees and assign tasks in driving and all responsibilities in DCS documentations.
• Provide weekly face to face updates to youth and telephonic updates to family members/sponsor with documentation find in ETO.
• Facilitate DCS court order supervised visitation during the reunification process.
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Psychotherapist social worker example responsibilities.

• Screen, identify, diagnose using DSM nomenclature, treat and manage mental health and/or substance abuse problems.
• Assist patients to apply for Medicaid, food stamps, medical insurance, housing, and SSI/SSD.
• Assist clients in ascertaining eligibility for SSA, Medicare and MD Medicaid (including ACA) and completing requisite applications.
• Work with a complex interdisciplinary team facilitating treatment for patients on medical floors including oncology, dialysis, cardiac and maternity.
• Integrate a therapeutic/clinical model base on of DBT that support student academic, behavioral and social success.