Social Worker CHC

The Social Worker is responsible for providing comprehensive social work services which assist providers, patients and their families to find practical ways of overcoming social, emotional, and environmental barriers to optimum functioning and attainment of health. This position acts as educator for clients, families, community and other professionals regarding disease prevention, impact of illness and disease progression, advocacy for benefits, health maintenance, and adherence to treatment regimens.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing comprehensive social work services which assist providers, patients and their families to find practical ways of overcoming social, emotional, and environmental barriers to optimum functioning and attainment of health.
• Provides ongoing assessment, including gathering comprehensive information to use in developing interventions and treatment strategies; included are psychosocial assessments and referrals and OB assessments and education for prenatal patients
• Implements intervention and treatment plans that promote client well-being and ensure a continuum of care. Planning is based on a comprehensive, culturally competent assessment with interdisciplinary input and includes :

Basic needs-referrals to community resources for food, clothes, housing / shelter, utilities, etc.

End of life - Advanced Directives, Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST), hospice referrals and funeral planning / burial assistance

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities