Long term care social worker vs perinatal social worker

Differences between long term care social worker and perinatal 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.

Perinatal social worker example responsibilities.

• Screen, identify, diagnose using DSM nomenclature, treat and manage mental health and/or substance abuse problems.
• Work closely with the medical team and attend weekly multi-disciplinary rounds.
• 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.