Social Worker BSW PRN
About The Position
The Social Worker (BSW) is responsible for promoting patient-centered care by evaluating psychosocial needs and providing community service coordination for identified patient populations. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, the BSW acts as a liaison between the patient and community resources/post-acute care providers. The BSW creates and facilitates the timely implementation of discharge plans and arranges post-acute interventions identified in the plan of care. The BSW facilitates patient movement across the continuum of care. The scope of this role includes primarily Med/Surg units. Here is some of what you can expect from being a Social Worker with us: In partnership with RN Case Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the post-acute medical needs and level of care are appropriate You will be responsible for responding timely to referrals from RN Case Manager or other staff when risk factors for social determinants of health are identified You will perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate plans of care for high risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs Your role will identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual You will provide education to patients and caregivers regarding community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits, and coverage You will engage in community outreach and program development Your role will assist patients and caregivers with end of life issues, from advance directives to grief support You will provide psychosocial support to patients and caregivers for adjustment to patients' chronic and/ or terminal illness/death
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a social worker by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course through American Heart Assoc. and American Red Cross - Healthcare Provider CPR
- Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited institution
- Knowledge about internal, community and post-acute care resources
Nice To Haves
- Certification in social work or case management preferred
- Acute care social work or case management experience within the hospital preferred
Responsibilities
- ensuring the post-acute medical needs and level of care are appropriate
- responding timely to referrals from RN Case Manager or other staff when risk factors for social determinants of health are identified
- perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate plans of care for high risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs
- identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual
- provide education to patients and caregivers regarding community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits, and coverage
- engage in community outreach and program development
- assist patients and caregivers with end of life issues, from advance directives to grief support
- provide psychosocial support to patients and caregivers for adjustment to patients' chronic and/ or terminal illness/death
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
