Social Worker BSW
About The Position
Provides casework services to patients and their social support systems for a designated patient population, assisting them in dealing with issues related to hospitalization and disease processes. This role involves psychosocial assessments, developing post-acute care plans, and coordinating post-hospital planning in collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team and the interdisciplinary team. The Social Worker also serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding the psychosocial aspects of patient illness, intervenes in crisis situations, and maintains knowledge of community resources. Additionally, the role includes reporting suspected cases of abuse/neglect/exploitation and liaising with the Department of Social Services, as well as working with leadership to identify and resolve problems related to discharge planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work.
- Adherence to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
Nice To Haves
- Applicable state Certification preferred.
- At least 1 year professional experience in hospital or health related setting preferred.
- Experience with Word and Outlook preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides casework services to patients and patient's social support system for a designated patient population.
- Assists patients and patient's social support in dealing with issues related to hospitalization and disease processes.
- Interviews patients and patient's social support system when appropriate to identify and assess needs, evaluate resources, and work with patient, patient's support system, and the multidisciplinary team to develop a post hospital plan of care.
- Provides psychosocial assessment with the patient and develops a post acute plan of care/discharge in coordination with the Clinical Care Management team and the interdisciplinary team.
- Coordinates and facilitates post hospital planning for patients and patient's support system in conjunction with the Clinical Care Management team.
- Works collaboratively with the patients and patient's social support system to establish and implement a plan of care with multidisciplinary team that meets the patient's identified psychosocial needs.
- Serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding emotional, social, and psychosocial components of the patient's illness and its effects on their social support system.
- Assists and facilitates the multidisciplinary team in understanding and integrating these aspects into the plan of care.
- Intervenes in crisis situations, appropriately and effectively applying crisis intervention theory and skills.
- Works with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate the patient/patient's social support system for the appropriate level of care or environment setting to meet care needs across the continuum.
- Maintains current knowledge and researches availability of community agencies and community resources for social, emotional or financial assistance.
- In collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team, provides information, education to patients and their social support on community resources and options for post hospital care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Make referrals to community agencies as needed.
- Reports suspected cases of child & adult abuse/neglect/exploitation.
- Serves as liaison between hospital, patients/patient's social support system and Department of Social Services during evaluation/investigation.
- Works with Clinical Care Management leadership to identify problems, recommended solutions and works toward resolution and efficient discharge planning.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
