Social Worker PRN, Care Management, As Needed

Norton Healthcare • Madison, IN

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About The Position

The Social Worker is a member of the Care Management team; He/She collaborates directly with the care manager and interfaces with the patient, and/or family and/or the patients representative to assess the patients post-hospital care needs and ensure the patients transition to the least restrictive care environment. This includes assessments for and referrals to acute rehabilitation, extended care facilities, durable medical equipment providers, home health agencies and other resources as necessary. Additionally, as an independent professional, the Social Worker assesses the patients psychosocial and continuum of care needs. Interventions may include, but are not limited to, crisis management, consultations with staff physicians and psychiatrists when indicated, Adult or Child Protective Services referrals and custody or guardianship issues. This screening may require patient assessments for substance abuse, domestic violence and bereavement. Interventions may include family support, crisis intervention, access to pharmaceutical indigent patient programs and resource management. The Social Worker adheres to all Norton Healthcare policies and applies his/her educational and professional expertise in the delivery of quality care.

Requirements

• One year social work experience or one year social work internship.
• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW).

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care manager and interface with patients and families to assess post-hospital care needs.
• Ensure patient transition to the least restrictive care environment.
• Conduct assessments for and referrals to acute rehabilitation, extended care facilities, durable medical equipment providers, home health agencies, and other resources.
• Assess patients' psychosocial and continuum of care needs as an independent professional.
• Provide crisis management and consultations with staff physicians and psychiatrists when indicated.
• Make referrals to Adult or Child Protective Services and address custody or guardianship issues.
• Screen for substance abuse, domestic violence, and bereavement.
• Provide family support, crisis intervention, and access to pharmaceutical indigent patient programs.
• Manage resources effectively and adhere to Norton Healthcare policies.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree