Social Worker - PRN

Missouri Delta Medical Center • Sikeston, MO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Plans, organizes, and implements social work services for patients and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work required
• Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients and individuals of all ages and varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds on a daily basis.

Nice To Haves

• MSW preferred
• LMSW, or LCSW

Responsibilities

• Interview and assess patients and family members to obtain information about home environment, family relationships, health history, and patient's personality traits.
• Evaluate data gathered in terms of the medical plan of treatment, available community resources, and create a plan that will provide each patient with maximum benefit.
• Develop helping relationships with patients and their family members.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate awareness of personal and professional limitations as well as the limitations of the institution and make referrals accordingly.
• Assist patients and families to understand and follow medical recommendations.
• Utilize resources to help patient resume life in the community following discharge.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, medical staff and other departments for continuity of patient care, using verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.
• Participate in planning conferences.
• Demonstrate ability to set priorities in directing appropriate patient care, function in an organized and time conscious manner and maintain complete accountability for actions taken.
• Assist in developing discharge and post hospital care plans.
• Collaborate with other hospital programs and community agencies with which patients and families are involved.
• Prepare and maintain required documentation on each case.
• Provide quality counseling and support to patients and families experiencing the crisis of injury and/or death.
• Participate, as directed, in the Quality Improvement program of the Social Services Department.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Provide comprehensive social work and discharge planning services to patients, as referred to the Social Service Department.
• Attend meetings and perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Actively support and promote adherence to the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Social Services as outlined in policy and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level