Counselor LiveWell Homecare Agency San Angelo, TX Job Details PRN 18 hours ago Qualifications Patient and family consultation Patient follow-up care Patient progress tracking Inpatient experience Overseeing health insurance pre-certification Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work Intake Direct client contact Client rights in caregiving Patient advocacy Clinical social history assessment Mid-level Community resource coordination in health services social work Patient safety Care planning in social services Psychological support for patients Initial patient assessment Transitional care planning in clinical case management Schedule management Healthcare referral management Emotional support for patients Overseeing care coordination Substance abuse counseling Clinical assessment documentation Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Patient consultations Working with individuals with mental health conditions Client advocacy in social work Patient progress monitoring Patient counseling Full Job Description Job Summary Responsible for independently delivering professional counseling services to patients with chemical dependency and/or psychiatric issues within a healthcare setting. Position Specific Essential Functions Identifies patients and families with complex psychosocial needs requiring social work intervention, collecting and documenting pertinent information for the healthcare team. Assesses patients' medical, social, emotional, financial, spiritual, and support systems through direct contact and other sources, completing assessments within 72 hours of admission. Ensures assessments conducted by licensed professionals are signed by a licensed master social worker for approval. Develops discharge and care management plans collaboratively, communicating and adjusting based on patient progress. Advocates for patients, ensuring understanding of medical care choices and documenting interventions. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for planning, timely service provision, and discharge planning, including coordinating referrals and discharge teaching. Monitors and evaluates social services on inpatient psychiatric units, providing therapeutic counseling to patients. Reviews patient progress to ensure care plans align with clinical course and modifies as needed. Arranges discharge prescriptions, appointments, and services, ensuring documentation is complete prior to patient departure. Promotes positive health outcomes through patient advocacy and support. Assists patients and families in understanding and following medical recommendations, restoring social and health adjustment. Maintains knowledge of community resources, making appropriate referrals, and evaluates readmission rates and patient satisfaction to improve case management practices. Respects confidentiality, patient rights, and ethical standards; possesses knowledge of emergency detention, guardianship, and legal processes. Completes insurance authorizations and understands contracted bed processes. Documents patient safety issues and complaints, attends meetings and training, and performs other assigned duties.