Social Worker-Non-Exempt BSW

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Martinsburg, West Virginia is seeking a Social Worker to provide support for patients and families through counseling, crisis intervention, and collaboration with healthcare teams. An ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and possess relevant state licensure. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing discharge plans, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Flexible hours, including weekends, offered in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years' social work experience.
• Certification in Case Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive assessment for discharge plan.
• Assist interdisciplinary team in identifying alternative care methods.
• Educate staff about Medicare and Medicaid.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with health care professionals

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Current state license as required

Job description

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Provides social work services to patients, their families and/or significant others through counseling, emotional support, assisting with environmental needs, crisis intervention, and group leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, certification, and/or licensure

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided:
  • WV: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) through the West Virginia Board of Social Work
  • OH: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) through the Ohio Board of Social Work
  • MD: Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) through the Maryland Board of Social Work
  • PA: No state licensure required

Preferred Qualifications

Education, certification, and/or licensure

• Certification in Case Management.

Experience

• Two (2) years' social work experience.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Complete a comprehensive assessment to develop a safe, realistic discharge plan of care appropriate for the patient, in consideration of psychosocial, emotional and financial needs, and in collaboration with the care management team and documents in the electronic medical record.
• Assess changes in the physician’s plan of care and any impact on the discharge plan.
• Reviews discharge plan on an ongoing basis and communicates any changes to the appropriate party. Documents the discharge plan in the electronic medical record.
• Identifies potential problems with post-discharge care and /or initiates early referrals to promote proper utilization of hospital resources and timely transfer to the appropriate level of car.
• Assists the interdisciplinary team in identifying alternate methods and level of care when patient does not require acute hospitalization and takes appropriate action to minimize financial loss to the hospital and improve the quality of patient care delivery (discuss cases with patients and families, consult with physician).
• Explore and collaborate with resources within the hospital and community to meet defined patient needs and refers patients and/or families to resources including but not limited to income assistance programs, transportation services, meal assistance, etc.
• Assess for signs and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect and make referrals to appropriate agencies (Adult Protective Services or Child Protective Services).
• Assist in identifying a decision maker of medical (Health Care Surrogate) or if there is an existing Medical Power of Attorney designee and presence of a Living Will or other advance directive. Assist patient in completing Living Will, Advance Directive and Medical Power of Attorney (MPOA) forms as requested.
• Work with hospital legal counsel in pursuing and expediting guardianship, and/or conservatorship actions when necessary.
• Provides education and guidance to physicians, patient, family and other health care professionals about Medicare, Medicaid and other third party payers coverage issues and regulations.
• Communicates to case management leadership or designees and/or appropriate physician, medical staff director/peer review regarding deviations from expected norm, quality or appropriateness of care; length of stay issues; risk management issues.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting.

Working Environment

• Flexible hours to include weekends and holidays.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with health care professionals at all levels to achieve established goals and improve quality outcomes.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate standard office software.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center: 406 BMC Care Management

Address: 2500 Hospital Drive, Martinsburg, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.