Acute Care Social Worker - Emergency Dept Administration - FT - Variable

Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail HealthCare, Inc. in Topeka, KS is seeking an Acute Care Social Worker to provide direct social work services, assess psychosocial needs, and plan discharge.

You will collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, arrange resources, and support transitions to home or care facilities. Requires 1 year medical experience and licensure as BSW or MSW; temporary licenses may be accepted at hire.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year medical experience.
• Licensed BSW required; temporary licensure may be accepted at hire.
• Licensed MSW required; temporary licensure may be accepted at hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team to implement the treatment plan.
• Assist with financial-resource referrals, transportation, hospice, swing bed, nursing home and rehab referrals.
• Perform social work assessments considering bio-psychosocial factors and safety concerns.
• Document interventions in a timely manner and maintain confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, staff, and resources.
• Participate in on-call rotations and adapt to changing workloads.

Skills

Medical experience

Education

Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (KSBSRB)

Licensed Masters Social Worker (KSBSRB)

Job description

Position Status:Full timeShift:Variable 12 hour shift (United States of America)Hours per week:36Job InformationExemption Status: Non-ExemptA Brief OverviewThe Acute Care Social Worker provides direct social work services to patients and their families. This position is responsible for the assessment of the patient/family's psychosocial needs. The role of the Acute Care Social Worker is to initiate and complete social work assessments, interview patients/families, and network with appropriate professional staff and community resources in order to evaluate the effects of the illness or injury on the patient system and identify current or potential adjustment difficulties/needs in planning for discharge. Based on this assessment, the Acute Care Social Worker will collaborate with patients, team members, family members, and others to develop a viable plan of intervention.Experience Qualifications1 year Medical experience. RequiredLicenses and CertificationsLicensed Bachelor Social Worker - KSBSRB Temporary licensure may be accepted at hire. Full licensure must be achieved upon expiration date of temporary license. Required orLicensed Masters Social Worker - KSBSRB Temporary licensure may be accepted at hire. Full licensure must be achieved upon expiration date of temporary license. RequiredWhat you will doActively participates in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team to formulate and implement treatment plan, including discharge planning. Assists with such responsibilities as financial-resource referrals; transportation arrangements; hospice services; swing bed, nursing home, and rehab referrals; limited assistance with legal matters (guardianship, DPOA); as well as other necessary supports.Performs social work assessments, demonstrating awareness of bio-psychosocial, cultural, developmental, spiritual ramifications of illness and hospitalization; personal safety screens and suicide assessments.Focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan and prevention of mental illness, emotional and other behavioral disturbances, drug/alcohol treatment in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Intervention Team for services/follow up appointments.Provides coverage to high acuity units.Contributes appropriately to treatment plan based upon assessment, which includes client/family/caregiver issues and concerns.Establishes and maintains a supportive and professional relationship with patient, family, professional staff, and external community resources.Communicates in a clear, concise, and timely manner with patients, families, caregivers, and treatment staff. Adjusts communication style in order to be responsive to receiver.Maintains a professional level of productivity, and coordinates and prioritizes patient- related activities in an efficient and effective manner.Maintains confidentiality and complies with professional ethics according to professional, departmental, and organizational standards.Contributes ideas regarding identified needs for performance-improvement initiatives in the department and throughout the organization.Maintains a working knowledge of COBRA requirements, DPOA, legal guardianships, and abuse and neglect statutes insofar as they intersect with day-to-day work responsibilities.Documents interventions in a timely manner.Participates on hospital-wide committees as assigned and as opportunities arise.Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in response to changing workloads and changing institutional /departmental demands.Participates in a regular rotating schedule of on-call responsibilities. When on-call, individual must be able to physically report to SVH within 30-45 minutes if the need arises.Demonstrates initiative and provides leadership in the face of changes and/or development of new programs or services.Required for All JobsComplies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail HealthPerforms other duties as assignedPatient Facing OptionsPosition is Patient FacingRemote Work GuidelinesWorkspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work CapabilityHybridScopeNo Supervisory ResponsibilityNo Budget Responsibility No Budget ResponsibilityPhysical DemandsBalancing: Occasionally 1-3 HoursCarrying: Occasionally 1-3 HoursClimbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hourClimbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hourCrawling: Rarely less than 1 hourCrouching: Rarely less than 1 hourDriving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hourDriving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hourEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 HoursFeeling: Frequently 3-5 HoursGrasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 HoursGrasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 HoursHandling: Frequently 3-5 HoursHearing: Frequently 3-5 HoursKneeling: Rarely less than 1 hourLifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsOperate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hourPulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsPushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsReaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsReaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsRepetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 HoursSitting: Frequently 3-5 HoursStanding: Frequently 3-5 HoursStooping: Rarely less than 1 hourTalking: Frequently 3-5 HoursWalking: Occasionally 1-3 HoursPhysical Demand Comments:The vision requirements include: ability to distinguish shape, size, distance, motion, color, or other characteristics of objects. Position requires above average mental and physical stamina to meet the demands of the job, as well as desire to work with dying patients.Working ConditionsBurn: Rarely less than 1 hourChemical: Rarely less than 1 hourCombative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 HoursDusts: Rarely less than 1 hourElectrical: Rarely less than 1 hourExplosive: Rarely less than 1 hourExtreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hourInfectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 HoursMechanical: Rarely less than 1 hourNeedle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 HoursNoise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hourOther Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hourPoor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hourRadiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 HoursRisk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hourHazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hourVibration: Rarely less than 1 hourWet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hourStormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.