The job description provides a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities and requirements for a social worker position, including detailed duties, qualifications, and benefits. However, it can be improved for clarity and readability by organizing the information more effectively and removing some redundant or overly detailed sections that are not directly relevant to the core responsibilities. Here is a refined version:
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members with timely biopsychosocial information related to patient care.
- Evaluate and adjust the plan of care based on changing conditions, additional information, or referrals.
- Identify and address patients' psychosocial needs in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Review medical records and interview patients and families to gather relevant information.
- Discuss cases with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement appropriate interventions.
- Assess patient and family understanding of diagnoses and treatment plans and their ability to comply with medical recommendations.
- Provide interventions to maximize treatment compliance.
- Evaluate psychosocial factors, living situations, and support systems to inform post-discharge care planning.
- Clarify and follow up on information impacting final plans and referrals.
- Educate patients and families about available resources, limitations, and financial considerations.
- Coordinate internal and external services to meet patient needs.
- Communicate changes in patient care needs and discharge plans to patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Complete referrals to community resources promptly to avoid delays in discharge.
- Assist with resource documentation to facilitate timely services.
- Offer patients choices in referral vendors to meet post-acute needs.
Qualifications:
- MSW degree and valid Social Work license in the state of PA, including license number on resume.
Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
- Multiple medical plan options, including expanded networks for out-of-area coverage.
- Pre-tax savings plans, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company contributions.
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and personal time.
- Tuition reimbursement and wellness programs.
- Family support benefits, including adoption, fertility assistance, parental leave, and backup care services.
- Employee Assistance Program offering various support services.
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