**Responsibilities**

Performs a comprehensive psychosocial assessment that reflects an advanced understanding of physical and mental illnesses and psychosocial issues. Demonstrates ability to perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment which examines presenting problems as well as relevant bio-psychosocial and environmental factors. Completes and records social work assessments within departmental time and format standards. Formulates a diagnosis using the current DSM criteria and develops an initial treatment plan, addressing identified needs, problems, and areas requiring further evaluation. Coordinates referrals when indicated to the appropriate internal or community resources. Functions independently in providing psychotherapy to treat mental disorders, alleviate emotional distress, and facilitate adaptive behavior, personal growth and development. Demonstrates clinical expertise to achieve therapeutic outcomes with all patients through the use of age-appropriate inter...