Medical Social Worker

Position Overview :

Medical Social Worker

Job Description :

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Evaluates all referrals within one working day (24 hours).

Initiates and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and families.

Performs psychosocial assessment and treatment planning for patient and families

Performs Discharge Planning assessments and facilitates placement of patients with complicated medical and psychosocial needs.

Refers patients / families to appropriate care, resource and community programs

Applies principles and techniques of interviewing, counseling and crisis intervention to communicate effectively with patients / families, healthcare team members and community providers.

Refers issues around death and dying to the Chaplaincy Program.

Works closely with Clinical Reviewers to monitor acute care criteria ( InterQual)

Notify Risk Manager of possible risk issues.

Maintains accurate, current legible records on patient charts of all assessment, plans, interventions patient / family involvement, outside agency communications, interdisciplinary contacts and case closure.

Maintains a current file of community resources, and provides linkage between patient / family and appropriate services.

Records and submits accurate, timely productivity and other statistical data.

Must be available for scheduled coverage and flexing of work hours, and call as needed.

EDUCATION

Master's : Masters Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education

EXPERIENCE

Two years experience in a Health Care setting and one year acute care hospital experience.

Previous experience in Discharge Planning preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Strong clinical psychosocial skills with ability to conceptualize clinical situations and demonstrate application of theory appropriate to specific age groups.

Knowledge and understanding of individual, child and family development, human behavior and communication, discharge planning and the influence of culture and values in social environments.

Ability to plan and implement an effective discharge plan for patients and families.

Knowledge of Medicare , MediCal , State and Federal regulations.

Knowledge of child, elder, domestic and dependent abuse reporting requirements

Knowledge of Community resources and hospital contractsKnowledge of Hospital Policy and Procedures Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications

Good interpersonal and communications skills

Ability to work under the supervision of the Supervisor of Social Services

Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

Time management skills

LI-TM1

Job Shift : Varied

Schedule : Per Diem / Casual

Shift Hours : Days of the Week :

Variable

Weekend Requirements :

One Weekend Shift a month

Benefits : Unions :

Position Status :

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours : Employee Status :

Per Diem / Casual

Number of Openings :

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE / M / F / Disability / Veterans.

Pay Range is $44.27 to $59.49 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.