Social Worker Senior/Inpatient/UKHC

About the role

The Senior Social Worker provides medical social services to patients and families in cases where specific problems related to environmental and/or psychological aspects influence the effective inpatient or outpatient care. They work in tandem with the RN Case Manager to formulate and implement the patient's discharge plan and assigned medical services.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial assessments for all consulted/referred patients and in situations of abuse and neglect of all age groups.
• Provides follow-up as needed.
• Engages in crisis intervention, emotional support, resource information, legal reporting, and facilitates bio-ethical consultations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience providing social services in a medical setting preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an acute medical setting highly preferred.
• Certified Social Worker (CSW) licensure.
• Strong understanding of NASW guidelines, related to patient relationships and care.
• Direct patient care experience.
• Exceptional communication skills (written & verbal).
• Active listening skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
• Occasionally sits at a computer workstation for extended periods of time.
• Perform tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing).
• Standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.

Skills

• Supervisory responsibilities: No.
• Excellent computer skills (to include Microsoft Office).
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to provide appropriate crisis intervention, emotional support, resource information, legal reporting, arrange case conferences, and facilitate bio-ethical consultations.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified in the provided job posting.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $26.00-45.70/hour.

Schedule

This position works 4 10-hour shifts from 9:00pm - 7:00am.