Social Worker- PRN

Trinity Health • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with Care Coordination staff, this position is directly involved in the process of assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy for options and services to meet individual patient’s health care needs. Through communication and identification of available resources, participates in the promotion of quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and cost-effective care delivery. This position reports to the Manager of Care Coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work/Services
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital or health care facility

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree

Responsibilities

• Recognizes special needs/concerns of populations served and adjusts communication accordingly, i.e., language barrier, diminished hearing, concrete terms, etc.
• Collaborates with the Care Coordination staff and multidisciplinary team members regarding discharge planning and arrange for needed care in the home or an alternate setting.
• Provides support and counseling to patients/families experiencing and/or anticipating issues to adjusting to illness, catastrophic diagnoses, changes in living situations and bereavement. Establish a plan. Documents interventions and outcomes as required in the electronic record.
• Actively participates and provides pertinent information in multidisciplinary rounds on assigned patients.
• Completes appropriate assessments for assigned patients to identify gaps in care, develop goals, and facilitate interventions and resources.
• Ability to perform diversified duties with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy
• Must be able to work independently and on a team.
• Demonstrates ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level