Social Worker- MSW, PRN

East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association•Knoxville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists patients and their families with personal and environmental stressors that interfere with obtaining maximum benefit from medical care. Social work interventions may include: clinical psychosocial assessment and care planning, information and referral, discharge planning, case management, psychoeducation and psychotherapy when needed for adjustment to illness and/or treatment for behavioral problems. Participates in orientation of new social work staff. May participate in supervision of students completing Field Placement. Acts in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics.

Requirements

Masters in Social Work Degree
Tennessee Licensure as a Master Social Worker required
Extensive SW theory base
Uses multiple therapeutic modalities
Demonstrates professional judgment
Outstanding communication skills
Capable of multitasking
Attentive to detail
Highly organized
Flexible

Nice To Haves

Tennessee L.C.S.W. preferred
1 year post-Masters clinical experience preferred
Knowledgeable regarding current community resources
Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required

Responsibilities

Assesses patient's/family's biopsychosocial functioning, emotional support network and socioeconomic status and needs.
Develops individualized and attainable goals in conjunction with patients and families.
Uses modalities which optimize treatment goals and interventions.
Provides counseling for adaptation to medical circumstance and secondary psychosocial effects.
Integrates medical and psychosocial plans of care.
Complies with hospital and departmental Quality Improvement standards and statistical requirements.
Maintains confidentiality, adheres to HIPAA Regulations and protects patient/family rights.
Communicates effectively with medical staff, health care team, social work colleagues and patient/family.
Participates in providing training and education for East Tennessee Children's Hospital staff.
Demonstrates accountability and responsible use of hospital’s and department’s time and resources.
Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.