Social Worker LMSW (Weekends Required)
About The Position
The Social Worker, LMSW is responsible for providing direct services to patients/families by collaboration with physicians and other hospital personnel. This position requires interaction with medical staff and Allied Health partners. The Social Worker will assess the patient's ability to participate actively in their medical care post discharge, educate patients/family and refer them to the appropriate community resources, and remain up to date on resources available for patients/families. They will facilitate referrals and transfers to nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, rehab, and long-term acute care facilities, coordinating for the appropriate mode of transportation as needed. Additionally, they will arrange for durable medical equipment, out-patient services, Home Health and/or Hospice care as needed, and complete high-risk screens and length of stays screens on unit in accordance with DPP# 102. The role involves providing therapeutic services including chemical dependence assessments, mental health assessments, advanced illness planning, and chronic disease management. They will utilize crisis intervention and problem-solving skills to facilitate and enhance patient and family’s ability to meet acute, and ongoing medical, and psychosocial needs. This role also includes completing Home Health Visits and assessments timely for patients referred from UMC Home Health, developing treatment plans, and participating in unit huddles to identify discharge needs. Documentation in Cerner is required to be complete and timely. All other related assigned duties are also part of the role.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work
- + 2 years of experience as a Social Worker, in a hospital setting
- LMSW- Licensed Master Social Worker licensed in the state of Texas by the Texas Board of Social Work Examiners
- Able to work independently, exercise independent judgement, and prioritize workload
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing; Ability to communicate with empathy and influence
Responsibilities
- Assess the patient's ability to participate actively in their medical care post discharge
- Educate patients/family and refer them to the appropriate community resources
- Remain up to date on resources available for patients/families
- Facilitate referrals and transfers to nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, rehab, and long-term acute care facilities. Coordinate for the appropriate mode of transportation (ambulance, wheelchair van…) as needed by the patient for the transfer.
- Arrange for durable medical equipment, out-patient services, Home Health and/or Hospice care as needed.
- Complete high-risk screens and length of stays screens on unit in accordance with DPP# 102.
- Provide therapeutic services to patients and their families including, chemical dependence assessments, mental health assessments, advanced illness planning, and chronic disease management.
- Utilize crisis intervention and problem-solving skills to facilitate and enhance patient and family’s ability to meet acute, and ongoing medical, and psychosocial needs.
- Complete Home Health Visits and assessment timely on the patients which are referred from UMC Home Health.
- Develop a treatment plan that is appropriate for the needs of the patients served by UMC Home Health.
- Participate in huddles on unit and other huddles as requested to identify needs or anticipated needs for the patient at discharge.
- Documentation in Cerner in a complete and timely.
- All other related assigned duties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
