Medical Social Worker - PRN

Pullman Regional Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Pullman Regional Hospital seeks a Medical Social Worker (PRN) to provide hospital-wide social work services, including discharge planning, biopsychosocial assessments, brief interventions, and resource referrals. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across departments to support patients and families in complex transitions.

The role requires a BSW with health care experience and state licensure (WA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Social Work.
• Experience in some type of health care setting.
• Licensed in the state of Washington.
• Keep up to date on continuing education requirements to maintain licensure.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, co-workers, and community partners.
• Cultural competency with diverse groups.
• Understanding of, and ability to implement, brief intervention models.
• Ability to manage time and multi-task with hard deadlines for completion of duties.
• Computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and ability to learn electronic medical record.

Responsibilities

• Discharge planning, bio/psycho/social assessment, brief interventions, resource and referral, and participating in family decision making conversations.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to meet patient/family needs.
• Consult regularly with clinical care team.
• Engage patients and families in discharge planning.
• Perform bio/psycho/social assessments.
• Assess patients understanding of diagnosis and what resources are available to assist with quality of life and functioning.
• Empower patients and families to communicate needs and secure resources.
• Provide brief intervention models of best practice.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of community and regional resources.
• Consult with medical team when working on discharge plans.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meeting every morning.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Time management

EMR proficiency

Education

Bachelor's of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Pay Range: The base pay range for this position is $33.45-$51.43 Hourly however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Title: Medical Social Worker

Work Schedule for this Position: As a PRN (supplemental) position, this is not a set schedule. The incumbent would only work as needed.

About the Team:

The Integrated Care Services department is a multidisciplinary team that works across the healthcare system. We prioritize and recognize the dignity and value of all people and we adhere to the social work code of ethics and professional standards.

Company Statement:

Pullman Regional is an innovative, patient-focused, multi-disciplinary based work environment where all members of the team contribute to the exceptional care of our patients and the community.

Position Overview:

This position provides social work services to all hospital departments. These services include discharge planning, bio/psycho/social assessment, brief interventions, resource and referral, and participating in family decision making conversations.

A Day in the Life:

• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to meet patient/family needs.
• Consult regularly with clinical care team.
• Engage patients and families in discharge planning.
• Preform bio/psycho/social assessments.
• Assess patients understanding of diagnosis and what resources are available to assist with quality of life and functioning.
• Empower patients and families to communicate needs and secure resources.
• Provide brief intervention models of best practice.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of community and regional resources.
• Consult with medical team when working on discharge plans.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meeting every morning.

About You! This Job is For You if You Have:

• Bachelor's of Social Work.
• Experience in some type of health care setting.
• Licensed in the state of Washington.
• Keep up to date on continuing education requirements to maintain licensure.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, co-workers, and community partners.
• Cultural competency with diverse groups.
• Understanding of, and ability to implement, brief intervention models.
• Ability to manage time and multi-task with hard deadlines for completion of duties.
• Computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and ability to learn electronic medical record.

A Wow if You Have:

• Master of Social Work.
• Experience in a hospital setting.

Company Perks:

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits.

Pullman Regional is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Paid Leave Time
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
• Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Services Discount and EAP Resources

A Few More Important Points:

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

Disability Contacts:

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources at [e-mail]

Current Pullman Regional Employees:

Pullman Regional Hospital is a critical access hospital with a physician clinic network located in Pullman, Washington, at the heart of the Palouse. We provide an array of treatment and prevention services, each at the forefront of the medical industry designed to provide the most comprehensive benefits to our patients. We're a small hospital known for big ideas and bold visions. More than 500 people are part of the Pullman Regional Hospital family; each and every individual contributes to our stellar reputation.