Social Worker RSW - Case Management - Kings Hwy - PRN
About The Position
The Social Worker performs generalist social work practice in a medical setting, applying social work theory, knowledge, ethics, and methods to restore or enhance patients’ social, psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functioning and support problem solving. The role provides information and referral services and collaborates with nurses, physicians, allied health professionals, community agency representatives, and other healthcare team members to respond to patient needs. The position assists with patient assessment interviews, coordinates discharge plans, identifies resources for patients and families, and maintains patient records while communicating critical information to the medical team. The Social Worker adapts interactions to individual patient populations, maintains professional knowledge and certifications, uses resources responsibly, and complies with applicable policies, standards, laws, regulations, and accreditation requirements. The work takes place in a healthcare environment and carries potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- Five years of post-bachelor's full-time social work experience.
- Certified Social Worker (CSW), verified by the LABSWE, or Registered Social Worker (RSW) certificate, verified by the LABSWE, and five years of post-MSW/BSW full-time social work experience.
- Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of job information.
- Proficiency with Windows-style applications, keyboards, and software packages specific to the role.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels.
- Working knowledge of common diseases, disorders, and medical terminology to understand patients’ and families’ acute and ongoing needs.
- Ability and skills to interview, diagnose, and analyze and address patients’ and families’ continuing-care needs.
- Basic knowledge of eligibility criteria for managed care programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans.
- Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively and courteously with patients, families, multidisciplinary team members, departmental peers, and community agency personnel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a medical setting or in a community resources or client service setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist with or conduct patient assessment interviews and coordinate discharge plans.
- Identify and provide helpful resources to patients and families.
- Maintain patient records and document and communicate critical information to the medical team.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge and required certifications through continuing education and development.
- Monitor and use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
- Adapt behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
