Clinical Social Worker (BSW) – Discharge Planning & Case Management

WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital; Buckhannon (WV); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, WV seeks a qualified social worker to provide counseling, emotional support, and discharge planning within the Obstetric Unit and outpatient clinic.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, collaborate with the care team, refer to community resources, and guide patients and families through Living Wills, MPOA, and advance directives as requested. This role requires licensure in WV, OH, MD, or PA and involves flexible hours including weekends.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field.
• Must possess current state licensure where services are provided.
• Certification in Case Management (preferred).
• Two years of social work experience (preferred).

Responsabilidades

• Complete a comprehensive assessment to develop a safe discharge plan considering psychosocial, emotional and financial needs with the care team.
• Assess changes in the physician’s plan of care and update the discharge plan accordingly.
• Review and document the discharge plan in the electronic medical record and coordinate with the care team.
• Identify post-discharge needs and initiate referrals to promote appropriate use of hospital resources.
• Assist in identifying alternatives for care when not requiring acute hospitalization and advise on financial impact.
• Collaborate with hospital and community resources to meet patient needs and refer to income assistance, transportation, meal programs, etc.
• Assess for signs of abuse/neglect and refer to Adult or Child Protective Services as appropriate.
• Assist in completing Living Will, Advance Directive and MPOA forms; identify etc. as requested.
• Work with legal counsel on guardianship/conservatorship when necessary.
• Educate physicians, patients, families and staff about payer coverage issues (Medicare/Medicaid).
• Communicate deviations from norms, quality or care concerns to case management leadership.

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Licensure by state board (LSW/LBSW)

Certification in Case Management

Descripción del empleo

STJ St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, WV seeks a qualified social worker to provide counseling, emotional support, and discharge planning within the Obstetric Unit and outpatient clinic.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, collaborate with the care team, refer to community resources, and guide patients and families through Living Wills, MPOA, and advance directives as requested. This role requires licensure in WV, OH, MD, or PA and involves flexible hours including weekends.