Social Work Assistant

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Kingston (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Social Work Assistant to provide case management and discharge planning in an inpatient setting. You will be an active member of the Case Management treatment team and participate in daily multidisciplinary meetings on the unit.

The role requires collaboration with the Discharge Planner, upcoming referrals to community agencies, and timely documentation of interactions. Strong communication and ability to handle a high caseload are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in Acute Behavioral Health.
• High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage a high caseload.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary staff and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist Discharge Planner with post-discharge care and referrals to community agencies.
• Document interactions timely and accurately.
• Maintain professional behavior and positive relations with staff, patients, and community partners.
• Identify problems and communicate them to the Discharge Planner and treatment team.
• Adhere to hospital policies and safe work practices during admissions.
• Develop knowledge of community resources and other concrete services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Communication skills

Teamwork

Data management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

The Social Work Assistant is responsible for providing case management and discharge planning services. This professional is a key member of the Case Management treatment team and is an active member in the inpatient unit's multidisciplinary daily meeting.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Assists Discharge Planner with post discharge care of patients by sending and following up with referrals to appropriate community agencies to meet aftercare needs.
• Documents all interaction timely and accurately.
• Exhibits high standards of guest, staff and community relations and maintains professional behavior in performing these duties.
• Identifies problems and communicates these problems to the Discharge Planner and treatment team.
• Adheres to Mental Health Units policies and procedures in admitting new patients.
• Develops and expands knowledge of community resources and other concrete services.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work area and adheres to hospital policies, procedures, and standard safe work practices.
• Maintains and fosters positive working relationships with appropriate community service providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in Acute Behavioral Health clinical specialty, preferred.
• Experience with discharge planning preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree preferred

Other

• If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage a high caseload.
• Ability to manage high volume of data and successfully negotiate with the interdisciplinary staff and external agencies.