InPatient Medical Social Worker, per diem

Baystate Health • Greenfield, MA

5d • $36 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

Principle duties related to direct clinical services. Responsible for addressing the psychosocial issues that arise in acute care, emergency department and/or other inpatient settings, through a range of focused Social Work interventions and practices. Services are provided upon referral by nursing staff/physicians, community contacts, or by patients or their families. Services address those areas of psycho-social functioning that adversely affect or are affected by the patient’s medical condition, coping skills, and/or discharge status. Interventions include direct counseling of patients and families regarding emotional, financial, environmental and safety issues as well as appropriate referrals and coordination with other community agencies. The role is designed to assist patients, families, physicians, and other members of the health care team to work through an identified problem to positively affect the continuity of care and optimal outcome of healthcare services in the inpatient setting. Demonstrates knowledge about human behavior and theory; and about the psychosocial impact of disease on individuals and families as it relates to their age and stage of development. Coordinates input from all health care professionals, patients, and families to formulate a documented discharge plan assuring continuity of care on a daily basis. Additional responsibilities may include collaboration, and/or education, with other members of the health care team. Demonstrates clear written and verbal communication skills. Supports the mission and philosophy of the department as well as the Operating and Service Standards of Baystate Health.

Requirements

• Master’s in Social Work (required)
• LICSW active in State of Massachusetts (required)
• Minimum of three years as a practicing social worker in a health care or social service setting require (may include some time in an equivalent Master’s level internship setting)
• Demonstrates clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of Electronic Health Record documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides a comprehensive age-specific, psychosocial assessment of patients, including social, psychological, cultural, environmental and financial information, and utilizes this information to develop a psychosocial treatment plan.
• Provides counseling services to patients and families.
• Participates as part of the care management team using discharge planning knowledge and skills to ensure that appropriate post-hospital care plans are developed and implemented in a timely manner.
• Works with hospital attorneys regarding legal issues such as guardianship or commitment of those with alcohol or other substance use disorders.
• Maintains all appropriate records and follows the department documentation policy.
• Adheres to the department Policies and Procedures.
• Provides specialized knowledge to other healthcare professionals about psychosocial issues or resources by participating in teaching activities or providing information to colleagues
• Contributes to the development of programs within the social work department, the care management team and the community
• Demonstrates professional growth and development by conference participation, membership in professional societies and other activities to increase knowledge about medical conditions, social work practice and knowledge of patient resources.
• Supports the mission of Baystate Health to improve the health of the people in our community every day with quality and compassion.
• This description covers the essential functions of the position. The incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Management has the right to add or change to job responsibilities at any time.

Benefits

• Excellent Compensation
• Earned Time off
• Continuing education support
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Wellbeing programs that include. but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees