Sub Acute Rehab - Social Worker

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It’s extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers. Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care Mission Statement Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation. Employment Value Proposition At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture: Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees. Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities. Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization. Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community. A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride. Age Specific Responsibility Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Summary Provides social work services to all patients and families to promote optimal functioning throughout the rehabilitation process. Keeps social work skills updated through continuing education, research, and program development. Essential Job Responsibilities Provides social work services to patients and families. Provides a diagnostic assessment of patient and family functioning, adjustment to disability, and coping skills. Provides counseling/education to facilitate adjustment, problem solving, and coping skills. Acts as an internal case manager and functions as liaison with external case managers. Coordinates transition from inpatient to outpatient services and other community resources (i.e. school, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, etc.) Develops and implements a discharge plan. Documents patient/family status and progress through initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summaries according to established time standards. Communicates with disability team regarding patient and family needs, resources and funding issues. Attends and participates actively in staff meetings, in-services, and team conferences. Functions as a patient advocate and maintains patient confidentiality. Instructs the visiting public, medical students, physicians, and other professionals in the methods of and objectives in area of expertise. We’ll embrace all people by: Treating everyone with dignity and respect. Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed. Growing talent and people. Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. Taking action against discrimination. Honoring our differences and how we collaborate. Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for. Restoring hope and freedom, together. Customer Service Responsibilities Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information. Responsibilities in Quality Improvement Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work from accredited school of Social Work. Equivalent degrees are accepted provided they are granted from an accredited school of Social Work.
Licensure with the State of Michigan as a Licensed Social Worker.
Possesses and demonstrates competence in an identified area of clinical expertise.

Nice To Haves

Experience in interdisciplinary team management.
Membership in NASW.

Responsibilities

Provides social work services to patients and families.
Provides a diagnostic assessment of patient and family functioning, adjustment to disability, and coping skills.
Provides counseling/education to facilitate adjustment, problem solving, and coping skills.
Acts as an internal case manager and functions as liaison with external case managers.
Coordinates transition from inpatient to outpatient services and other community resources (i.e. school, vocational rehabilitation, counseling, etc.)
Develops and implements a discharge plan.
Documents patient/family status and progress through initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summaries according to established time standards.
Communicates with disability team regarding patient and family needs, resources and funding issues.
Attends and participates actively in staff meetings, in-services, and team conferences.
Functions as a patient advocate and maintains patient confidentiality.
Instructs the visiting public, medical students, physicians, and other professionals in the methods of and objectives in area of expertise.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members.
Consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions.
Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.