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Assists patients and families in coping with problems associated with severe and long-term illnesses. Conducts patient and family interviews, prepares psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, provides counseling and crisis intervention, and directs patients to designated community agencies and resources. Responsible for coordinating the health care plan (including discharge plans from the acute setting and transitions of care to the post-acute care network) for assigned patient populations through the use of care plans, critical pathways, managed care and collaboration with all members of the health care team. Evaluates care based upon quality, access, and cost-effectiveness.  Maintains the continuum of care through the coordination and integration of all phases of patient care. Provides consultati...