Social Worker

Ascension•Tulsa, OK

31d•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on reducing readmissions and ensuring patient safety by overseeing complex discharge plans. The Social Worker will ensure patients have crucial resources at home, such as housing, follow-up care, and medications. They will tackle non-medical issues and address the root causes, referred to as Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), like food insecurity, housing instability, and financial challenges that affect patients' ability to heal and adhere to treatment. The role also involves providing emotional support through mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and connecting patients to behavioral health services. Additionally, the Social Worker will serve as a strong advocate for patients and families, coordinating various community resources to improve the patient's overall well-being post-discharge.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
3 years of experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Certified Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred. ACM also accepted.
Certified Social Worker preferred.
Masters degree in Social Work, with an LMSW or LCSW
Case Management or Discharge Planning experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee complex discharge plans, ensuring patients have crucial resources at home, such as housing, follow-up care, and medications.
Tackle non-medical issues and address the root causes: referred to as Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)—like food insecurity, housing instability, and financial challenges that affect patients' ability to heal and adhere to treatment.
Provide vital mental health counseling, offer crisis intervention, and connect patients to behavioral health services.
Serve as a strong advocate for patients and families, coordinating various community resources to improve the patient's overall well-being post-discharge.