Medical Social Worker

SUMMARY

The Medical Social Worker is responsible for the continuous improvement of the total quality care as it relates to meeting the psychosocial needs of the patient/client. Services are provided in accordance with the patient's plan of care, accepted standards of professional practice, applicable law and regulation, as well as the organization's healthcare policies and procedures.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master's Degree in Social Work and a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working with families and children in a healthcare environment.

• Experience with the Adult Persons with Disability (APD) preferred.

• Experience with Medicaid and Social Security processes and requirements preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assess each patient's unique condition, combining data from medical diagnoses, personal interviews and professional knowledge to establish accurate picture of overall mental and emotional health.

• Make routine visits to assess resident's psychosocial status. Communicate with physician to report resident progress, needs, concerns, and potential and actual issues or concerns.

• Maintain accurate and timely records including clinical and progress notes according to department policy.

• Work closely with members of the health care team in the development of the plan of treatment, including discharge plans, based on the psychosocial assessment and accepted social work interventions.

• Develop working relationship with leaders in community resource groups, representing the organization at meetings, resource fairs and on various committees that address the social needs of residents such as Developmental Services, etc.

• Participate in planning and implementing quality improvement activities.

• Provide positive customer relations in dealing with residents, families, physicians, fellow department employees, other Skilled Nursing Facility departments, referral resources, service agencies, and others.

• Assist with obtaining school based program components.

• Adhere to department and SNF policies.

• Conduct monthly Resident Council Meetings in Group Homes and Skilled Nursing Facility

• Develop and maintain a clear understanding of the parameters, guidelines and requirements of Home school or Community based school systems.

• May be required to create and maintain Care Plans for each of the clients; assist parents in creating and maintaining Advance Directive and Guardianship plans

• Must attend in-services and other professional development trainings

• Other duties may be assigned.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Florida Driver's License

CPR and First Aid Certification

HIV/AIDS Certification

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to lift up to 35 lbs., stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Peripheral vision.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and standing, bending and moving. May be exposed to patients with infectious diseases.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.