Hematology Social Worker
Intermountain Health
•$36 - $55•Onsite
About The Position
The Clinical Social Worker uses clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care with the appropriate care team, assess crisis situations and provide needed resources or referrals, and provide individual and family treatment as indicated. The position works collaboratively with patients, significant others, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties. This is a PRN position with variable shifts as needed at Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role is not benefits eligible. The posted hourly range is $35.60–$54.93, with the actual rate dependent on experience.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution; degree will be verified.
- Current state licensure as an LCSW or LMFT.
- Computer skills, including email and word processing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with patients, families, and treatment teams.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ medical and mental health histories and current presentations to understand treatment needs.
- Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging patients’ needs in the area of responsibility.
- Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
- Provide social work consultation to patients and caregivers; conduct psychosocial assessments; and provide supportive, crisis, bereavement, and other social work interventions as needed.
- Develop plans of care individually or with input from patients, families, significant others, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
- Modify care plans to reflect changes in patient status.
- Refer patients to services that may improve their well-being, including community services, treatment programs, support groups, psychiatrists, and other mental health providers.
- Educate, communicate, and coordinate with patient care teams and outside agencies to support quality care and timely discharge and to identify and resolve delays or issues.
- May provide staff support and debriefing in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program following adverse events.
- Advocate for patients and families to support effective communication with multidisciplinary care teams, outside agencies, and other resources.
- Work with the multidisciplinary team to develop discharge plans, services, and referrals that ensure continuity of care.
- Complete timely and accurate medical-record documentation in accordance with departmental documentation standards, clinical guidelines, and billing and reimbursement standards.
- Comply with federal, state, local, and clinical program or facility standards and act within the scope of the Mental Health Practice Act.
- May identify patients at risk of avoidable delays, extended stays, readmission, financial needs, or complex discharge needs, and coordinate with care providers and leaders to find optimal solutions.
