Long term care social worker vs licensed social worker

Differences between long term care social worker and licensed social worker duties and responsibilities

Long term care social worker example responsibilities.

• Respond to and assist in behavioral codes working as a team member to successfully manage patient using methods obtain in CPI training
• Skil care SNF / rehabilitation and ICF LTC residents.
• Refer the patient or family member to the local Medicaid office to coordinate with the staff regarding eligibility for Medicaid.
• Perform assessments/social history upon admission to better understand the patient's needs and personal circumstances as they relate to their rehabilitation.
• Assist patients with passive and active ROM exercises to promote mobility and steady gait.
• Analyze psychological / psycho-social evaluations, IEP's, and medical histories within a referral packet to determine eligibility.

Licensed social worker example responsibilities.

• Foster self-determination of patients by evaluating for vocational rehabilitation that includes employment, volunteering, or education opportunities.
• Evaluate and provide psychotherapy services to patients diagnose with serious and persistent mental illness and/or chemical dependency within an inpatient setting.
• Provide clinical supervision to MSW students.
• Supervise and train MSW students during their final concentration practicum.
• Plan and facilitate trainings that address trauma exposure and the impact of compassion fatigue on administrative staff.
• Provide medically relate social services to residents in a sub-acute, short term rehabilitation unit.
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