Pediatric Care Management Social Worker - Specialty Clinic

About the role

This position may be filled as a Levels 1-3 depending on specific education, experience, and license requirements. The Shift is Days and the Clinics include Rheumatology, Adolescent Medicine, Genetics and Infectious Disease.

Responsibilities

• Assesses assigned patients’ unique conditions by combining data from medical diagnoses, chart reviews, personal interviews, and care teams.
• Performs psychosocial assessments and relate findings to necessary clinical staff.
• Provides or supervises plan of care interventions to include resource and referral help, crisis intervention, prevention, education, patient advocacy, bereavement, therapy (LMSW under supervision) and support as appropriate.
• Pairs with the healthcare team and involves the patient and family in the development and implementation of plans.
• Provides patients and family education regarding diseases, treatments, social or financial situations, emotional stress and/or other problems.
• Maintains an open, approachable manner treating others fairly and respectfully preserving self-confidence and dignity as well as show regard for their opinion.
• Completes applicable reports based on mandated reporting requirements.
• Learns and fosters a culture of continuous learning, quality improvement, and patient-centered care.
• Acts as a liaison between patients/families and the clinical staff and other agencies.
• Advocates for patient concerns and escalates ethical dilemmas through the appropriate channels.
• Completes clinical supervision requirements.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of casework.

Requirements

• Education: Master of Social Work from an accredited institution required.
• Experience: 0-3 years of work experience, health care experience preferred for Level 1; At least 3 years of social work experience for Level 2; At least 5 years of social work experience for Level 3.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or under supervision for Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) or LCSW from the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers; Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Analytical skills sufficiently strong to interpret situations and determine the appropriate course of action; Ability to explain information in a way that patients, families, and staff can understand; Good interpersonal skills; Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations, including CMS guidelines.
• Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills; Detailed- oriented with excellent organizational skills; Strong ethical standards and professional integrity; Knowledge of assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; Ability to assess, diagnose and treat mental health conditions through providing counseling services (LMSW under supervision or LCSW).

Skills

• Ability to assess, diagnose and treat mental health conditions through providing counseling services (LMSW under supervision or LCSW).

Benefits

OU Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.

Pay

Competitive wages and total rewards package including a sign-on bonus and possible relocation assistance if you are located outside of 100 miles!

Schedule

The Shift is Days.