Social Worker II - Optional

TriHealth

Hamilton (OH)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

TriHealth in Hamilton, Ohio, is seeking a skilled social worker to assess and address psychosocial needs for patients and families. The ideal candidate will develop, communicate, and implement comprehensive care plans while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and be a licensed social worker. Experience in clinical healthcare or community social work is essential. The role requires effective communication skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards in psychosocial care.

Qualifications

Master's degree required for the position with a focus on psychosocial needs.
Up to 1 year of relevant experience in clinical healthcare or community social work.
Proficient in using computers for documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement care plans for complex discharges and interventions.
Communicate with multidisciplinary teams regarding patient plans and progress.
Provide education to other caregivers on psychosocial interventions.

Skills

Clinical Healthcare

Grief and bereavement counseling

Alcohol and drug intervention

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Social Science or Social Work

Licensed Social Worker

Job description

Job Overview

Assess the psychosocial needs of the patient and family to develop, communicate, and implement an effective and comprehensive plan for psychosocial interventions and complex discharges, included but not limited to readmissions in the high risk population. Is a resource regarding social systems, institutions, and behavioral and relationship patterns. Can skillfully apply the appropriate interventions to meet the needs of the patient and family. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, efficient, appropriate care in order to optimize the health status and assure a smooth transition between levels of care for patients served. Provides education and expertise to promote the practice and profession of social work within the hospital. Serves on specialty areas within the hospital that require a MSW for regulatory or grant funding requirements.

Job Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Science or Social Work (Required)
Up to 1 year Clinical Healthcare, Community Social Work (Required)
Computer literate.
Grief and bereavement counseling, alcohol and drug intervention, and support for victims of abuse, neglect, and violence.
Payer rules for reimbursement and community resources for underserved.
Social Worker Licensed Social Worker Required

Job Responsibilities

Applies root cause analysis to readmissions and works with the health care team, patient, and family to resolve the issues.
Communicates (verbally and written) and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to advise of the plan and patient response to the plan. Counsels other caregivers on techniques for effective psychosocial intervention and communication.
Develops and implements plan of care based on assessment including counseling or crisis intervention, and facilitates linkages to community resources and services. Revises plan based on patient and family response.
Promotes the profession of social work by providing formal education and teaching rounds; serves as a resource & preceptor for new staff. Provides on call services according to departmental policy including timely response and appropriate follow up.
Responds to referrals and assesses the psychosocial and complex discharge needs of patients and families using data from the medical record, patient, multidisciplinary team, family, and other available resources.

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