Social Worker - Per Diem

Description

Position Summary :

In collaboration with nurses in the Case Management practice, provides patient / family interventions to support clinical, satisfaction, financial, and compliance related outcomes. Paces the case from a psychosocial-economic perspective by assisting patients and families in adjustment to episodes of acute and chronic illness; in coping with lifestyle changes precipitated by illness or disability; in participating in restorative health programs; in carrying out discharge recommendations; and in addressing issues of end of life care. Using a variety of treatment modalities, assists patients and families in the alleviation or resolution of social, financial and emotional problems related to illness, health care, and rehabilitation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Completes an assessment of patients / families then evaluates patient and family information, selects appropriate Social Work methods, develops, implements and evaluates a plan in conjunction with the Case Manager and the multidisciplinary team.

2. Serves as the lead in obtaining financial and other resources for patients / families in need.

3. Actively participates and provides pertinent information in length of stay meetings, discharge planning rounds, during unit daily report, clinical practice teams and department meetings.

4. Initiates patient / family and provider team meetings to develop and plan strategies related to psychosocial and economic issues, particularly those related to care progression and transition. May act as the liaison between patients / families and all providers of care within and external to the organization on social issues.

5. Supports the placement of patients into long term care facilities. Reviews financial resources for long term placement and provides education to the patient / family.

6. Provides support and counseling to patients / families experiencing and / or anticipating issues to adjusting to illness, catastrophic diagnoses, changes in living situations and bereavement. Establishes a plan. Documents interventions and outcomes.

7. Assists in resolving issues in the patient’s environment that interfere with obtaining the maximum benefits from health care.

8. Consults, assesses, refers, coordinates interventions in cases of suspected or actual situations of child or adult abuse and neglect or other forms of domestic violence and / or sexual abuse.

9. Serves as the lead in obtaining legal guardianship and competency determinations as well as adoption related situations. Completes and disseminates all necessary legal and clinical documentation as required.

10. Conducts support groups for targeted populations.

Requirements :

• 0-1 years of Clinical Social Work experience required. Acute Care Social Work experience preferred
• Masters in Social Work Required
• LCSW Preferred. LMSW required

Company : Putnam Hospital Center

Org Unit : 937

Department : Behavioral Health NMH

Exempt : Yes

Salary Range : $32.23 - $59.86 Hourly