Master Of Social Work

Providing mental health counseling to individuals, groups or families—if one is a clinical social worker

Conducting initial assessments of clients’ situation to determine needs and goals

Researching and advocating for appropriate public assistance resources for clients

Communicating with clients’ care teams

Providing crisis intervention as needed

Referring individuals to appropriate treatment centers, as indicated

Ensuring that all case files, and other records, strictly comply with policies, regulations, and procedures

Coordinating treatment planning and maintaining ongoing contact with outpatient providers for the continual care of patients