Hospital social worker vs mental health specialist

Differences between hospital social worker and mental health specialist duties and responsibilities

Hospital social worker example responsibilities.

• Screen, identify, diagnose using DSM nomenclature, treat and manage mental health and/or substance abuse problems.
• Provide individual therapy, case management, and insurance coverage reviews for individuals undergoing short-term rehabilitation.
• Provide orientation, support and information to patients and their families to facilitate active involvement in the rehabilitation environment.
• Perform assessments/social history upon admission to better understand the patient's needs and personal circumstances as they relate to their rehabilitation.
• Coordinate care with community providers for follow up if patient are discharged, prepare documentation for admission to inpatient psychiatry unit.
• Analyze psychological / psycho-social evaluations, IEP's, and medical histories within a referral packet to determine eligibility.

Mental health specialist example responsibilities.

• Provide individualize intervention for problematic behaviors using TCI techniques such as de-escalation, to prevent and/or manage crisis.
• Assist and encourage patients with ADL's including feeding, ambulating, and hygiene to promote patient care.
• Utilize rehabilitation principles to support individuals, families and communities in developing effective strategies to improve client mental health functioning.
• Provide psychological care to patients in an in-patient psych unit, including facilitating group activities, crisis intervention, implementing therapeutic approaches
• Meet physical requirements to complete SAMA and CPR training.
• Provide kindness and compassion to the deceased and their families.
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