Social Worker II

Responsibilities

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Focuses upon transitions in care for assigned patient populations. Provides screening, Provides screening, assessment, planning, problem resolution, resource management, social work services, counseling and crisis management as they relate to the health care and discharge planning needs of the patient/family., Manages and collaborates in discharge planning for patients with simple and complex needs and coordinates with agencies providing post hospital care., Functions as an interdisciplinary health care team member collaborating with other health care professionals to coordinate in the assessment of patient/family needs and development of a comprehensive plan of care, and to coordinate and facilitate resolution of patient needs., Services are provided in accordance with accepted standards of professional practice and the policies and procedures.

• Screens patient using high risk indicators but not limited to frequent hospitalization, inadequate support systems, readmissions, homelessness, abuse, neglect, exploitation and domestic violence.
• Assesses for immediate discharge planning needs and develops and coordinates a discharge plan as determined by the patient's medical condition, level of independence