Psychotherapist social worker vs health care social worker

Differences between psychotherapist social worker and health care social worker duties and responsibilities

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.

Health 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
• Assist in coordinating health care benefits with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers.
• Work with clients for fill basic home cleaning, cooking, and healthcare needs.
• Aid in completion of any forms such as Medicaid, food stamps, etc.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Discharge planning for those resident under going short-term physical rehabilitation.
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