LICENSED SCHOOL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER III -SBP

Position Purpose

The Licensed School Health Social Worker III provides School Health covered services to students, parents, families, school personnel, and the community. Serving as a member of the school staff and district crisis team.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Education/Experience

Graduated from an accredited College or University with a MSW. Five years experience in the Behavioral Health Care field or Social Worker experience a plus.

Licensure / Certification

Preferred Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Required to maintain status of licensed registered social worker intern for respective discipline until becoming fully licensed in psychotherapeutic methods and techniques. Must maintain license current and up to date. Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association. Must have an active Florida Drivers License.

Skills / Ability

Demonstrates ability to provide psychosocial assessments, - formal and informal, staff training, knowledge of State, Federal, and Professional regulations; Strong oral and written communication skills; Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals ( culturally and age specific), Must be able to conduct home visits using own transportation. Knowledge of Spanish, French and Creole desired.

Position Responsibilities (This Is a Exempt Position)

Assist in day-to-day health team activities and operation.

Knowledge of DSM IV Codes and DSM V

Complies with all CHI and School Health standards, policies and procedures, and make a positive contribution to the workplace.

Maintains and adherences to CHI’s Confidentiality Policy and Procedures.

Maintains ongoing record audits to ensure compliance and performance improvement of social work services provided.

Assist in the development of departmental Policies and Procedures.

Interpret Policies and Procedures for departmental personnel, patients, and their families.

Deliver and document patient care according to established Policies and Procedures.

Record in a systematic, concise form and following the established guidelines, pertinent findings and actions taken in the patient’s medical record.

Provide for professional growth of self and development of staff.

Participate in appropriate continuing education, in-service training, and Performance Improvement Program Functions as a liaison between school staff, students, parents and the organization.

Maintain current CPR certification and professional registration.

Organize and conducts educational sessions.

Staff due for renewal must complete the fingerprinting renewal process within (4) months prior to the expiration date of the original fingerprinting date. The renewal process is only complete once the picture ID is obtained. Reimbursement will be provided upon proof of receipts.

Collaborates with community agencies to provide in-service training, health fairs, and workshops for students, parents/guardians, and school-site staff.

Perform clinical and administrative duties in a professional manner.

Participate in school multi-disciplinary meetings to assess student social/emotional and academic needs.

Recognize and respect patient’s rights and responsibilities.

Provide leadership to school teams and staff; and complete assignments on time.

Observe dress code and wear identification badge.

Does Not Abuse PTO or UPTO

Maintain open communications with other departments, school staff, administrative staff, community agencies and organizations.

Cooperate and integrate other disciplines in the education or community programs developed.

Participate in community and school programs, as assigned.

Coordinate, home visits for at-risk students and families.

Makes referrals as warranted.

Provides individual, family and/or group counseling.

Maintains productivity monthly.

Reports to work on time and ready to work with minimal absenteeism.

Provides accurate and timely documentation in patient charts within the same day of intervention.

Adheres to Confidentiality Policies and Procedures / HIPAA Regulations.

Follows established policies for Health Information Management in the School Based Setting.

Perform screenings for developmental, social, emotional and behavioral well-being for early identification and primary prevention of challenges, and for timely and responsive assessment or intervention services needed for at-risk students.

Assist with screenings for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and attend staffing meetings for students being considered for the ESE programs.

Perform assessments such as psychosocial/developmental history, adaptive behavior measurements, and classroom observations.

Prepare individualized assessments and incorporate parents’, students’ and teachers’ perspectives and performance objectives into final assessments.

Implement interventions aimed at improving students’ behavioral health, social-emotional development, and academic achievement.

Provide individual, group and family counseling to address targeted problems interfering with students’ functioning and well-being.

Identify obstacles to success while building on strengths and resiliencies; offer the opportunity to explore different ways of understanding and perceiving the environment and facilitate effective ways of coping.

Assist schools in creating and maintaining a safe school environment that promotes learning and the development of cognitive, academic, emotional, and social growth among students.

Participate in reducing risk for vulnerable students by promoting awareness, responding to crises and assisting schools in reinstating a state of functional safety and security.

Register students in Pomis (Intergy) and follow established Accounting Policies and Procedures.

Follows established Accounting Policies and Procedures to complete all requirements no later than the same day of intervention.

Performs other duties as assigned.