Inpatient Social Worker | Per Diem | Days

About the role

Summary Under the direct supervision of the Director of Care Management and the Lead Social Worker II, The Social Worker I is consulted to provide assessment and referral for services related to the complex care needs of the patient and family for adjustment to illness, crisis intervention and to preserve patient's self determination in the decision making process. Education/Experience 3 to 5 years of Clinical Social Work experience required. Acute Care Social Work experience preferred. Must have either bachelor's degree in social work or related field. Certification, Registration & Licensure None required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a comprehensive assessment of the patients/families behavioral, psychological and socioeconomic needs.
• Identifies resources needed to adapt to illness throughout the continuum of care.
• Attends Care Planning or Discharge Planning rounds to facilitate communication and the importance of the patient and families goals.
• Participates in advance care planning initiatives.

Bases social work actions on the code of ethics by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) by applying principles of purposeful, organized thinking to make sound judgment/decisions. Documents measurement and evaluation of social service consultation and satisfaction outcomes as patient progresses towards desired goals. Evaluates and responds to the needs of clients, clinicians and community.

• Reviews decision making with Lead/SW II when appropriate.
• Manages time and resources for complex multi-system patients.
• Collaborates with team using leadership and communication skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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Physical and Work Requirements The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is LIGHT.

The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull less than 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to speak. The employee is frequently required to bend, do repetitive motion, hear, perform activities that require fine motor skills, reach, sit, and walk.

• The employee is occasionally required to kneel, squat, and stand.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, and bodily fluids.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.