Social Worker - Flower Hospital - Inpatient Psych

ProMedica Toledo Hospital•Sylvania, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker is responsible for coordinating the facility placement, community agency referral and social coping aspects for 100% of the assigned patient populations. They will serve as a direct provider, referral source and resource to other staff in an effort to promote the delivery of high quality, fiscally responsible continuing care services. The Social Worker will provide professional social work services to patients, families, and/or caregiver(s), which reflect the biopsychosocial needs of the patient and enable him/her to achieve an optimal level of health in accordance with social work practice and hospital policy and procedures. The Social Worker will perform other related duties as required or directed. The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited institution.
Extensive knowledge of the community and discharge planning .
Strong interpersonal skills to work independently.
Knowledge of community resources and/or federal regulations.
3-5 years of experience in a comprehensive inpatient Psychiatric Unit (or comparable work experience).
L.S.W., MSW or Professional Counselor from the State of Ohio.
Michigan-BSW from the State of Michigan

Nice To Haves

Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.

Responsibilities

Complete initial assessment within 24-48 hours (or 72 hours in Michigan) and compile discharge plans reflecting clinical and social needs, in collaboration with the patient, family, and medical staff.
Participate in treatment team meetings, provide recommendations for discharge amendments, and gather necessary data from the patient and family for effective discharge planning.
Initiate discharge placement options, educate patients and families on facility placements, and liaise with community mental health centers and other agencies.
Provide individual and group counseling, facilitate at least three weekly patient educational meetings, and assess patients' needs, including financial limitations for referrals.
Assess patients’ suicidal/homicidal potential, take appropriate actions , and implement seclusion and restraint procedures as needed according to department policy.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions, ensure timely completion of necessary paperwork, and engage in ongoing communication with relevant departments.
Stay current with social work standards, develop in-service programs, and provide leadership and consultation to staff, patients, families, and community agencies.
Address customer satisfaction issues, promote continuity of care, and advocate for patients' and families' rights, ensuring a positive, professional role model within the team.