Social Worker II AHWFB

About the role

Full time, benefits eligible position with a schedule of Monday–Friday, day shift.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Clinical licensure (or provisional status) desirable
• Certification as an Accredited Case Manager preferred (ACM-SW)
• Social work experience in a healthcare setting desirable

Responsibilities

• Identify patients who would benefit from Case Management interventions based on an initial screening assessment of discharge needs.
• Assess all relevant data and obtain information by interviewing patient/family and performing objective evaluation of patient needs.
• Complete psychosocial assessments in accordance with departmental and professional standards to identify emotional, social and environmental needs related to diagnosis, illnesses, treatment and life situations.
• Formulate, develop and implement a psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate social work modalities and interventions, which may include crisis intervention, individual and family therapies, and grief and bereavement counseling.
• Initiate appropriate internal and external referrals specific to individual patient needs.
• Maintain current knowledge of available federal, state, and local regulations.
• Advocate for unmet needs on behalf of patients.
• Participate in the development of a discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to drive patient progression through the continuum of care.
• Maintain current knowledge and awareness of payer and reimbursement practices impacting the plan of care.
• Coordinate patient and family care conferences as needed.
• Identify barriers to efficient and effective management of patient care and seek strategies to eliminate the barriers.
• Document in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with departmental reporting standards.
• Demonstrate the ability to guide the patient and family through an evaluation of their options for post discharge care.

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrates competence related to age and developmentally appropriate care
• Establishes positive work relationships and works to reduce workplace conflict
• Demonstrates ability to work in fast paced environment with multiple interruptions
• Embraces change in rapidly changing health care environment

Work Environment

• Clean, well lit, comfortable office space
• Exposure to sights and smells associated with medical treatments in process
• Moderate noise environment
• High stress levels at times

Pay

$30.70 – $46.05 per hour; premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on job specifics; opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits: 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