We are recruiting for a motivated Social Worker MSW - Progressive Care Unit to
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DepartmentHospital Care Mgmt
Job Summary
Under general professional supervision, performs social work/case
management services including planning, organizing, treatment and
inpatient discharge/disposition. Delivers social services in accordance with
the approved plan of treatment and plan of care. Assists the physician and
other healthcare members in understanding significant social and emotional
factors related to the patient's health problems.
Essential Functions:
Provides services which involves identifying client needs, planning for
implementation or coordinating transitional care plans through resource
acquisition, monitoring, advocacy and evaluation in collaboration with the
RN Care Coordinators. Conducts psychosocial assessments that are
individualized, objective and complete. Provides services appropriate for
presenting problem. Consults, negotiates, and coordinates with internal
and external resources to maximize patient outcomes. (20%)
Applies basic knowledge of individual, group and family dynamics and
treatment methods to assist client in achieving treatment goals. Demonstrates
ability to develop effective interventions that are sensitive to
socio-cultural factors. (20%)
Participates in multidisciplinary patient care meetings (i.e. care
conference & rounds) and utilizes information to assess and reassess care
needs. Develops working knowledge of programs and eligibility of the programs.
Demonstrates skill in obtaining appropriate health care resource/services
and educating others. Participates in staff meetings, staff development and
applies knowledge of groups and their tasks through appropriate participation.
Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of services to consumers and modifies
intervention plan as indicated. Professional activity complies with applicable
laws. (15%)
Assists clients to maximize adjustment to illness/disability/trauma by
addressing biopsychosocial issues and enhancing problem solving and coping
skills. Evaluates emotional components, impact of health issues and assists
client to identify disruptive factors to establish treatment goals. (5%)
Adheres to and complies with rules and regulations of the City, Agency,
Department and Service. Attends all mandatory meetings and applies knowledge
in daily practice i.e. safety and infection control and identified areas
affecting practice. Practices in accordance with ethical principles
established in NASW code of ethics and by Denver Health. (5%)
Completes documentation of social work activities and interventions per
established standards and guidelines. Applies written guidelines to assure
work is accurate and complete. Prepares and submits data and information to
CSW in a timely manner. Chart notes are legible, thorough, and timely and
content reflects established qualitative standards. Documented activity
reflects patient involvement in goal setting with written informed consent
documented. (5%)
Utilizes methods, techniques and approaches to the delivery of care that are
consistent with the patient population and in conformance with the specific
care plan developed for each patient. (5%)
Develops knowledge base of risk factors for psychosocial functioning,
wellness and health promotion and provides basic education to patient. (5%)
Education:
Master's Degree Required
Work Experience:
1-3 years Typically, one year of experience.
Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of emotional and social factors that effect patient's health.
Knowledge of discharge and in-service education programs.
Excellent interperson l skills.
Skilled in identifying problems/opportunities to improve care.
Ability to help the patient and family to understand, accept, and follow
medical recommendations.
Ability to utilize resources, such as family or community agencies, to
assist the patient resume life in the community.
Ability to collect key information from the patient, family, and the
community, as part of the social work assessment.
Ability to communicate to the appropriate staff, information about the
patient's discharge plan.
ShiftDays (United States of America)
Work TypeRegular
Salary$60,314.00 - $87,695.00 / yr
Benefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate
retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
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