Social Worker PRN, Care Management, As Needed

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Indiana is seeking a Social Worker to join their Care Management team. This role entails assessing patients' post-hospital care needs and ensuring smooth transitions to various care environments. Ideal candidates are required to have a Master's degree and a Licensed Social Worker status, with a commitment to delivering quality care according to established policies.

Qualifications

• One year social work or internship experience required.
• Licensed Social Worker is mandatory.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for post-hospital care needs.
• Interface with patients and families for care transitions.
• Provide crisis intervention and consult with physicians.

Skills

Crisis management

Resource management

Family support

Education

Master Degree

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Job description

Responsibilities

The Social Worker is a member of the Care Management team; He/She collaborates directly with the care manager and interfaces with the patient, and/or family and/or the patients representative to assess the patients post-hospital care needs and ensure the patients transition to the least restrictive care environment; This includes assessments for and referrals to acute rehabilitation, extended care facilities, durable medical equipment providers, home health agencies and other resources as necessary. Additionally as an independent professional, the Social Worker assesses the patients psychosocial and continuum of care needs; Interventions may include, but are not limited to, crisis management, consultations with a staff physicians and psychiatrists when indicated, Adult or Child Protective Services referrals and custody or guardianship issues; This screening may require patient assessments for substance abuse, domestic violence and bereavement; Interventions may include family support, crisis intervention, access to pharmaceutical indigent patient programs and resource management. The Social Worker adheres to all Norton Healthcare policies and applies his/her educational and professional expertise in the delivery of quality care.

Qualifications

Required:

• One year social work or One year social work internship
• Master Degree
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Desired:

• One year in a healthcare setting
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR Licensed Social Worker