Speech pathologist vs social worker

Differences between speech pathologist and social worker duties and responsibilities

Speech pathologist example responsibilities.

• Manage staff development activities including sensory integration and IEP goal writing.
• Provide speech and language therapy under the supervision and guidance of assign SLP supervisor.
• Administer and interpreting diagnostic evaluations on children with a variety of speech and language disorders in an out-patient facility.
• Develop specific treatment plans and family education plans for rehabilitation patients in anticipation of discharge home or to appropriate rehabilitation facilities.
• Participate as a member of the acute care and outpatient rehabilitation team in diagnostic and therapeutic services to neurologically impair adults.
• Develop policies and procedures to secure Medicare and Medicaid provider numbers.
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Social worker example responsibilities.

• Assist clients in achieving treatment goals such as anger, ADHD, grief, social skills, and manners.
• Lead and co-le CBT and DBT skills-base groups with participants, as well as relapse prevention, mindfulness and process groups.
• Support patient questions and issues regarding Medicare ESRD entitlement and Medicaid and assist in the completion of the appropriate documentation.
• Coordinate IPU discharge planning patients to SNF, ALF, PCH or in-home care with necessary support for care.
• Facilitate relationships with AKF and other patient assistance programs, VA, Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance providers.
• Complete Medicaid and Medicare applications as needed.
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