Description

02208 Maria Parham Health Patient Care Social Worker

JOB SUMMARY

A qualified social worker who provides social work services for clients and their families who have problems in social functioning as it relates to their discharge planning and continued progress in the treatment plan. Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Perform other related duties.

Reports to: Director of Case Management

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: G27

EEO: • 01 Officials and Managers X 02 Professionals • 03 Technicians • 04 Sales Workers • 05 Administrative Support Workers • 06 Craft Workers • 07 Operatives • 08 Laborers and Helpers • 09 Service Workers

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum EducationBachelor's degree in social work

Minimum Work ExperiencePrevious experience with counseling and discharge planningPreferred1. Experience providing crisis services2. Experience working in the Emergency Department3. Experience working on an inpatient Behavioral Health Unit4. Experience using Telemedicine equipment for assessment5. Knowledge of Recovery and Wellness Philosophy

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.

Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.

Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.

Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.

Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.

Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.

Coordinates/Develops appropriate safety plan/measures if patient's plan is to be discharged to the community

Provides brief, solution-focused interventions to patients with the goal of assisting in stabilizing crisis

Provides information to hospital staff related to community resources and behavioral health processes. Coordinates with outpatient Behavioral Health service providers to create continuity of care including securing outpatient appointments as necessary.

Completes behavioral health consultations with patients that present for medical services throughout the hospital system either in person or by use of telemedicine equipment

Monitors compliance with standards of care for patients with behavioral health needs in the Emergency Department. This includes making recommendations related to maintaining a safe environment of care and level of observation needs of the patient.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Populations ServedLate Childhood (5 years and <13 years)Adolescent (13 and <17 years)Young Adult (17 to <30 years)Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)Older Adult (>60 years)

Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed:Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Bending/Stooping • rarely, X occasionally, • frequently, constantlyClimbing X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyKeyboard Data Entry • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyKneeling • rarely, X occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyLifting/Moving Patients X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyReaching • rarely, X occasionally, frequently, • constantlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyRunning X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlySitting • rarely, X occasionally, • frequently, • constantlySquatting • rarely, X occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyStanding • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyWalking • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyPushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. X rarely, • occasionally, frequently, • constantlyPushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. X rarely, • occasionally, frequently, • constantlyPushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, X occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient): X 0-25 lbs. • rarely, • occasionally, frequently, • constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient): X 26-75 lbs. • rarely, occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyLifting/Carrying (non-patient): X over 75 lbs. rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantly

Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Audible Speech • rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, X constantlyHearing Acuity • rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, X constantlySmelling Acuity X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyTaste Discrimination X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyVision: Depth Perception • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyVision: Distinguish Color • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantlyVision: Seeing Far • rarely, X occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyVision: Seeing Near • rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, X constantly

Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Biohazardous waste/ hazards • rarely, X occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyBlood and/or bodily fluids X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyCommunicable diseases/pathogens X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantly

Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Asbestos or lead X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyCytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyDust X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyHazardous Chemicals • rarely, X occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyGases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyHazardous Medication X rarely, • occasionally, • frequently, • constantlyLatex • rarely, • occasionally, X frequently, • constantly

Maria Parham Health will provide "reasonable accommodation" to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment-unless such accommodation would cause an "undue hardship."

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Maria Parham Health is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties as assigned

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