Job Description:

Under supervision, provides persons, families or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute or terminal illnesses and physical or developmental disabilities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services.
Acts as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis. ?
Counsels clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
Identify environmental impediments to client of patient progress through interviews and review of patient records.