Providing mental health counseling to individuals, groups or families\xe2\x80\x94if 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