Social Worker (LCSW) - Trauma Center

The Trauma Survivors Network Coordinator promotes the development, implementation, and management of the Trauma Survivors Network. Works closely with the Trauma Survivors Network Supervisor, Trauma Program Director, Trauma Medical Director, and hospital team members, as well as patients, volunteers and families involved in the Trauma Survivors Network program.

Works with the hospital team to address diagnosis and treatment of emotional and mental distress following a traumatic event and screens for substance abuse and alcohol use disorders in order to provide brief intervention and referrals.

Sign-on bonus and relocation potentially available

• Meets all eligible trauma patients in the hospital, educates patients and their families about the TSN and opportunities to participate in the program.

• Coordinates the development and facilitation of support and education programs such as peer visitation, trauma support groups, family programs and self-management classes for trauma patients and their families.

• Provides screening, brief counseling, support, and education services to meet the unique mental health challenges of patients and family members, including providing mental health interventions, assisting them in overcoming barriers to recovery and developing self-management skills.

• Utilizes clinical interventions, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to facilitate behavioral change and adaptation to new circumstances after trauma, crisis intervention, brief therapeutic intervention, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

• Utilizes social work best practices including, abiding by the NASW code of ethics, respecting a patient's right to self-determination, evaluation and implementation of appropriate treatment, and using the strengths-based perspective to identify strengths and services needed during medical crisis and throughout the continuum of care.

• Screen eligible traumatic injury patients for risk of PTSD and enrolls patients in Trauma Resilience & Recovery Program services.

• Screen eligible traumatic injury patients using a validated substance use and alcohol misuse screening tool and if required provide brief intervention and referral to treatment.

• Provides short-term intervention, treatment option education, follow-up, and mental health referrals for patients enrolled in Trauma Resilience & Recovery Program.

• Facilitates groups, teaches classes, manages volunteers, and meets with trauma patients and families to facilitate their access to the Trauma Survivors Network program and other resources.

• Conducts education for the trauma community about Trauma Survivors Network program and services via team member meetings, in-services, meetings with providers, special events, and other venues.

• Maintains current information on the Trauma Survivors Network website and Trauma Survivors Network marketing materials.

• Identifies patient and/or families requiring coordination of continuing care or community support members of the care team. Reviews medical records, attends rounds, and responds to patient's needs. Applies knowledge based on professional experience.

• Understands and adheres to the practice standards consistent with patient progression and its contribution to the strategic plan.

• Works collaboratively with the RN Case Manager and the treatment team members to develop and coordinate a safe, timely and appropriate discharge plan across the care continuum, addressing psychosocial barriers, with multiple resource dependent level of care options that comply with regulations and laws regarding patient/family participation with planning and choice.

• Maintains records/documentation as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Compensation Range: $57,907.20 - $92,643.20 Annual

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited social work program required

Experience: 3 years' experience post master's required.

Licensure: Licensed to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia (LCSW) or applicants with an active license from another state must obtain Virginia LCSW within 18 months of hire date.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods, standing/traveling or use of assistive and climbing (stairs, steps). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail, hear, speak, see, distinguish colors, read, ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull < 20lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.