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Hawthorn Medical Associates Inc. Social Worker LICSW EX in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Steward Medical Group at Hawthorn Medical Associates seeks an enthusiastic Clinician - LICSW to join our team! Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Assesses patient?s psychosocial needs and develops plan of care in concert with the patient?s care team. Provides short-term and long-term psychotherapy to identify problems; provides ongoing counseling and facilitates needed referrals. Links patient/family to appropriate community resources including but not limited to sources for information/referral for financial assistance, transportation, food, housing, support groups. Serves as patient advocate and liaison with physicians, families and community to ensure continuity of care. Documents patient/family status and history, diagnosis, treatment plan, evaluation results, observations and progress in electronic medical record. Serves as a resource to other staff on community resources and in area of specialty. Assists patients with completion of applications for disability, MassHealth and Medicare D. Conducts support groups for patients and/or families. Qualifications: Master\'s degree in social work. LICSW. Minimum three to five years experience in social work and providing psychotherapy with diverse patient populations