Inpatient Social Worker

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking a Social Worker to assess, plan, implement, and document psychosocial factors affecting patients' illnesses and continuity of care. The role includes discharge planning, crisis intervention, counseling, information and referrals, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams in inpatient and related outpatient services.

You will document assessments, engage patients and families, educate on psychosocial factors, participate in discharge

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work required; MSW preferred.
• LBSW, LCSW, or MSW licensure preferred.
• Minimum 2 years hospital or multidisciplinary healthcare setting experience.
• Strong knowledge of community resources and crisis intervention.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments and care coordination.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling.
• Engage patient and family in discharge planning and post-acute planning.
• Educate patients and team about psychosocial factors impacting illness.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting and documentation.
• Communicate with outpatient providers to improve continuum of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Discharge planning

Crisis counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

MSW preferred

Job description

Category:ProfessionalCity:JacksonState:TennesseeShift:8 - Day (United States of America)Job Description Summary:The Social Worker collaborates with all disciplines for the purpose of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating/documenting psychosocial factors which contribute to patients’ illnesses and/or have an impact on continuity of care; scope of services may include, but is not limited to, discharge planning, counseling, crisis intervention, information and referral, domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, suspected abuse, psychiatric services, and guardianships per regulatory requirements. Services may be provided for inpatient and related outpatient services.Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Completes and documents psychosocial assessments, chemical dependence consults, intervention and coordination of care to identified populations Provides crisis intervention/counseling to identified populations to enhance patient family coping mechanisms regarding illness and adaptation for families to their illness Engages the patient, family/significant other, and interdisciplinary team in the discharge process to identify appropriate post-acute resources and community service follow-ups Provides education to patients/family/significant other and interdisciplinary team in regard to psychosocial factors related to illness and ongoing support of needs Actively participates in those areas of expertise to further enhance the role of social work within the hospital Completes duties as required for the purpose of discharge planning, i.e. options forms, agency referrals, etc. Complies with standards and requirements in medical/legal reporting situations Complies with social work competencies by department and hospital standards Communicates telephonically and electronically with the outpatient providers in an effort to enhance the continuum of care Assume responsibility for WTH required continued education and own professional growth Performs other duties as assigned or requiredJOB SPECIFICATIONS:EDUCATION:Bachelors of Social Work or equivalent required. MSW preferred.LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:LBSW, LCSW, MSW preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required.EXPERIENCE:2 years of experience in a hospital/multidisciplinary heath care setting preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Comprehensive knowledge of community resourcesAbility to handle a portfolio of diverse patient populationsStrong communication skillsNONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENTWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.