Perinatal social worker vs family counselor

Differences between perinatal social worker and family counselor duties and responsibilities

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.

Family counselor example responsibilities.

• Conduct group check-in and co-lead group psychotherapy sessions to help clients identify and manage problems associate with psychiatric conditions.
• Assist the clients in completing their DCF case plan, helping to remove any hindrances they may encounter.
• Counsele and test patients who requesting confidential HIV testing services
• Collaborate and coordinate patient care with resident/faculty physicians to provide appropriate levels of care to patients.
• Receive and process referrals from DCF and community-base case managers for individuals suspect as substance abusers.
• Utilize PowerPoint presentations to facilitate ongoing new student orientation, ensuring students understand rules and regulations.
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