Medical Social Worker NE - Days

INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Medical Social Worker in Oklahoma City, OK.

In this position, you’ll work Part-time Days with our Case Management team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs.

If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

The Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention services and counseling. This position coordinates healthcare services throughout the continuum of care on behalf of the patient and assists in discharge planning.

This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

The Social Worker responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Conducts thorough psychosocial assessment (including emotional, cultural and financial needs) of patient utilizing all available resources
• Provides assistance with evaluation and referral in situations of possible abuse / neglect for adult and pediatric patients
• Implements social service interventions based on psychosocial assessment. Counsels' patient / family in adjustment to illness, treatment and the process of grieving / conflict resolution
• Assists patients / family members in obtaining advanced directives and / or durable power of attorney for health care
• Works collaboratively with Case Managers and the health care team in formulating and facilitating patient hospital discharge plans
• Acts as a liaison between patients, family members, physicians, interdisciplinary team and external agencies and organizations making referrals as appropriate.

Facilitate meetings for discussion of plan of care and discharge planning.

Maintains and submits all required documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with agency and home health policies and procedures

Home Health only)

Dictates psychosocial history and initiates the development of treatment plans and psychosocial clinical protocols

NZTI Only)

Coordinates and provides support programs to patients and families on consistent basis throughout the year

Cancer Center Only)

The Social Worker reports to the Department Director. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and / or respiratory fit test requirements.

Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management / Employee Health for additional information.

Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

• Bachelor's degree in social work
• 2 years' experience in social work preferred
• Experience in a medical setting is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English

Additional for NZTI only :

prefer related experience in a transplant institute.

Hospice and Samaritan Home Health :

• Valid driver's license in the state where employed, available and dependable transportation, ability to drive automobile, and proof of current automobile liability insurance.
24 days ago