Coordinator PRN, Social Services, As Needed

Norton Healthcare; China (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare seeks a Social Services Coordinator to join the Care Management team. You will assess post-hospital needs and coordinate transitions to least restrictive settings, interfacing with patients and families.

You will coordinate referrals to rehab, extended care facilities, DME, home health and related resources. You will also assess psychosocial needs, handle crisis interventions, and collaborate with a psychiatrist or Protective Services when required, while upholding Norton

Qualifications

• No experience required. We provide comprehensive on the job training.
• One year in a healthcare setting
• Master Degree
• Licensed Social Worker

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's post-hospital care needs and ensure transition to the least restrictive care environment.
• Refer to acute rehabilitation, extended care facilities, DME, home health and other resources.
• Assess psychosocial needs and continuum of care; include crisis management and referrals.
• Adhere to Norton Healthcare policies and uphold our values

Skills

Crisis management

Staff psychiatrist consultations

PSR referrals (Adult/Child Protective)

Guardianship issues

Substance abuse assessment

Domestic violence assessment

Bereavement support

Family support

Resource management

Education

Master degree

Licensed Social Worker

Job description

Responsibilities

The social services coordinator is a member of the Care Management team. He/She collaborates directly with the care manager and interfaces with the patient, and/or family and/or the patient's representative to assess the patient's post-hospital care needs and ensure the patient's transition to the least restrictive care environment. This includes assessments for and referrals to acute rehabilitation, extended care facilities, durable medical equipment providers, home health agencies and other resources as necessary. Additionally as an independent professional, the Social Services Coordinator will assess the patient's psychosocial need and continuum of care needs. Interventions may include, but are not limited to, crisis management, consultations with a staff psychiatrist, Adult or Child Protective Services referrals and guardianship issues. This screening may require patient assessments for substance abuse, domestic violence and bereavement. Interventions may include family support, crisis intervention, access to pharmaceutical indigent patient programs and resource management. The Social Services Coordinator adheres to all Norton Healthcare policies and applies his/her educational and professional expertise in the delivery of quality care. Each employee is responsible for upholding the Norton Healthcare values: respect for every individual, delivery of quality service, constant pursuit of excellence and commitment to integrity.

Qualifications

No experience required.We provide comprehensive on the job training.If you want to learn more about the role, are passionate about taking care of patients and our community,

Desired

• One year in a healthcare setting
• Master Degree
• Licensed Social Worker