Social Worker II NEX AHWFB-PRN

About the role

Part-time position; can get up to 19 hours a week if needed.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

• Clinical licensure (or provisional status) desirable
• Certification as an Accredited Case Manager preferred (ACM-SW)

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 healthcare environment
• Social work experience in a healthcare setting desirable

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

Physical Requirements

• Standing: 0% to 35%
• Walking: to 35%
• Sitting: 65% to 100%
• Bending: 0% to 35%
• Reaching with arms: 65% to 100%
• Finger and hand dexterity: 0% to 35%
• Talking: 65% to 100%
• Hearing: 0% to 35%
• Seeing: 65% to 100%
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling:
  • Up to 20 lbs.
  • Up to 50 lbs.
  • Up to 100 lbs.