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JOB SUMMARY

This job collaborates with all disciplines for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating / documenting psychosocial factors which contribute to patients' illnesses and/or have an impact on continuity of care; scope of services may include, but is not limited to, discharge planning, counseling, crisis intervention, information and referral, domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, suspected abuse, psychiatric services and guardianships per regulatory requirements. Services may be provided both inpatient and outpatient.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Completes and documents psychosocial assessments, intervention, and coordination of care to identified populations.Provides crisis intervention/counseling to identified populations to enhance patient/family coping mechanisms regarding illness.Engages the patient/family/significant other and interdisciplinary team in the discharge process to identify appropriate post-acute resources and community service follow-ups.Provides education to patients/family/significant other and interdisciplinary team regarding psychosocial factors related to illness.Actively participates in those areas of expertise to further enhance the role of social work within the hospital.Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

Master's Degree in Social Work

Substitutions

6 years of related and progressive experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree

Preferred

None

EXPERIENCE

Required

5 years of Post-graduate experience with experience as a Social Worker in an inpatient, outpatient, home health, or other healthcare setting where medical social work services are provided2 years Case Management related activities

Preferred

None

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Preferred

None

SKILLS

Understanding of the importance of cultural competency in addressing targeted populationsUnderstanding of the role of lifestyle in disease processesBasic computer skills, including Microsoft Office productsAbility to work collaboratively and function as a team member in a professional environmentDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and perform work independentlyEvidence of ability to analyze outcomes and develop goal-oriented action plansDemonstrated analytical and decision-making skillsMotivational interviewing competencyAdvance care planning competencyAbility to work in a high performing team environment that requires flexibilityExcellent organizational and time management skills. Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office products

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

50% - 75%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Occasionally

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Rarely

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Never

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

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