Social Services/Case Mgmt - Social Worker
About The Position
The social worker acts as a patient advocate to the hospital clients. This is an autonomous role that coordinates, negotiates, procures services and resources for, and manages the care of complex patients to facilitate achievement of quality and cost-efficient patient outcomes. The role involves determining medical and social services eligibility for new admissions, interviewing clients to assess their social situation, and identifying psycho-social problems that could interfere with the treatment plan. The social worker provides supportive counseling to clients, families, and staff, helping them understand the client's physical and/or mental disability, and encouraging active participation in the treatment plan. Responsibilities include conducting home visits for follow-ups or assessments, coordinating with other agencies and organizations for client services, and collaborating with interdisciplinary staff and external organizations. The position also participates in quality improvement and evaluation processes related to patient care management. The social worker is on-site and available seven days a week, including holidays, and is required to work an on-call rotation schedule.
Requirements
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Social Work
- Graduate from an accredited school
- Two (2) years of Social Work experience
- Experience in a hospital setting
Responsibilities
- Acts as a patient advocate to hospital clients.
- Coordinates, negotiates, and procures services and resources for complex patients.
- Manages the care of complex patients to facilitate quality and cost-efficient outcomes.
- Determines medical and social services eligibility on new admissions.
- Interviews clients to assess social situations and identify psycho-social problems interfering with treatment plans.
- Provides supportive counseling to clients, families, and staff.
- Assists clients, families, and staff in understanding client's physical and/or mental disability.
- Encourages and motivates patients and families to actively participate and cooperate in treatment plans.
- Conducts home visits for follow-ups or home assessments.
- Coordinates with other agencies and organizations in the provision of services for clients or families.
- Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff and internal/external organizations.
- Participates in quality improvements and evaluation processes related to patient care management.
- Works on-site and is available seven days a week and during holidays.
- Works an on-call rotation schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
