Psych Bed Placement Social Worker, LSW, 40 Hours Days

UMass Memorial Health Care•Worcester, MA

46d•$51,022 - $91,832•Onsite

About The Position

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Assesses patient for post-acute care needs. Determines discharge plan through consultation with the Care Coordinator, Clinical Social Worker, patient and/or designee. Assists patient and family with understanding the need for post acute care and the appropriate timing for advancement to the next level of care.

Requirements

BSW or BS in Human Services.
Minimum of 1 year Human Services experience or relevant Human Services internship as approved by hiring manager.
Demonstrated ability in psychosocial assessment, knowledge of community resources, discharge planning ability, and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge of biopsychosocial aspects in the Managed Care/Health Care field.
Excellent written and communications skills.
Computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Social Work License (LSW).
3 years of Human Services experience.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient's need for post acute care through review of the medical record consultation with the Discharge Planning Team and dialogue with patient and/or designee.
Identifies community resources necessary to provide post discharge care for patient/and or designee.
As necessary, completes necessary regulatory paperwork required for admission to Skilled Nursing Facilities.
Collaborates with physicians, case managers, discharge planners, and other health care professionals to identify barriers to discharge or treatment.
Refers patients to Clinical Social Workers for counseling around issues of loss, anger, fear, bereavement, and depression.
Advocates for patients and families as they negotiate the health care system so that effective care, treatment, and planning may occur.
Documents Social Work intervention and/or other duties related to discharge plan.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.