MSW Social Worker (FT, Days)
Location: Houston Texas
Description: Memorial Hermann Healthcare System is looking of MSW Social Worker (FT, Days) right now, this position will be placed in Texas. Detailed specification about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Preferred Qualifications (License, Certification, and Requisition) and Additional Information (Skills, Experience, etc.)
LMSW 3 years experience, must have hospital experience after hours supplemental
Job Description
LMSW 3 years experience, must have hospital experience after hours supplemental
BASIC FUNCTION: The Social Worker intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and qualify for commu! nity assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. ! In addition, offer crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations. This role will receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members (including physicians, Case Managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team).
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles. Specific age groups that are served by this position are circled.
Neonate Infant Pediatric Adolescent Adult Adult/Geriatric
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
MSW and certification as a clinical social worker
Three or more years hospital social work experience or protective services experience
Working knowledge/experience in utilization management, managed care, and payor issues
Experience in psychosocial and therapeutic counseling
OTHER POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Strong interview, assessment, organizational and problem solving skills. Ability to identify appropriate community resources on assigned caseload and to work collaboratively with patients, families, multidisciplinary team and community agencies to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Possesses excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills in interactions with patients, families, physicians and health care team colleagues. Strong analytical and PC skills. Exposure and/or experience in pre-acute and post-acute care, as well as community resources. Ability to work independently as well as to develop collaborative
relationships with physicians, families, patients, interdisciplinary team and other community agencies. Excellent communication and ne! gotiation skills. Ability to analyze, develop and manage change; to int! egrate CQI principles for service and organization work improvements.
Ability to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds; be flexible, open-minded and adaptable to change. Demonstrates the ability to connect patients and families with necessary services, both inside and outside the MHHS network. Maintains a current working knowledge of services available in the local community, particularly services available to patients with limited or non-existent payment resources. Must demonstrate patience and tact when dealing with patients, families and other staff.
Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process and the Behavioral Expectations in all interactions and in performing all job duties. Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the CQI process.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Psychosocial ! Assessment and Interventions
? On the basis of preliminary risk screening, assesses patient?s and family?s psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope.
? Intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability; accesses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet identified needs.
? Provides intervention in cases involving child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse and sexual assault.
? Serves as a resource person and provides counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues.
? Advocates for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system.
2. Complex Discharge Planning
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? Participates in discharge planning activities for complex patien! ts, in order to ensure a timely discharge and to provide appropriate linkage with post-discharge care providers.
? Deals with families exhibiting complex family dynamics that impact directly on patient care and discharge.
? Communicates with care coordinators regarding the discharge planning status of all patients referred by them.
? Assists Case Managers with discharge planning activities as requested.
? Provides consultation to Case Managers when coordination with significant or intensive community resources is necessary to achieve desired treatment outcomes.
? Receives referrals for complex patient problem resolution from Case Managers or care team members.
? Screens and coordinates all new SNF and Rehab facility referrals. Referrals will be made to the Resource Center for determination of bed availability both in and out of local area. Informs Resource Center regarding trends and issues related to SNF and Rehab facil! ity quality of care. When necessary, makes recommendations regarding facilities to be removed from the hospital?s referral resources catalogue.
? Validates discharge criteria for patient and families and notifies Case Managers of newly-identified resources or change in previously-identified resources.
? Educates patient/family and physician regarding post-acute options and addresses issues of choice.
3. Patient and Family Support in Legally Complex Cases
? Provides intervention in child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, guardianship (temporary/ permanent), foster care, adoption, mental health placement, advance directives, adult/elderly abuse, child protection and sexual assault.
4. Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
5. Promotes individual professional growth a! nd development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing educati! on, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Memorial Hermann Healthcare System.
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This position starts available on: Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:19:06 GMT
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