Lifepoint Hospitals Henderson , NC 27536
Posted 1 week ago
02208 Maria Parham Health Patient Care Social Worker
JOB SUMMARY
A qualified social worker who provides social work services for clients and their families who have problems in social functioning as it relates to their discharge planning and continued progress in the treatment plan. Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Perform other related duties.
Reports to: Director of Case Management
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: G27
EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers X 02 Professionals □ 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum EducationBachelor's degree in social work
Minimum Work ExperiencePrevious experience with counseling and discharge planning
Preferred1. Experience providing crisis services2.
Experience working in the Emergency Department3. Experience working on an inpatient Behavioral Health Unit4. Experience using Telemedicine equipment for assessment5. Knowledge of Recovery and Wellness Philosophy
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.
Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.
Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.
Coordinates/Develops appropriate safety plan/measures if patient's plan is to be discharged to the community
Provides brief, solution-focused interventions to patients with the goal of assisting in stabilizing crisis
Provides information to hospital staff related to community resources and behavioral health processes. Coordinates with outpatient Behavioral Health service providers to create continuity of care including securing outpatient appointments as necessary.
Completes behavioral health consultations with patients that present for medical services throughout the hospital system either in person or by use of telemedicine equipment
Monitors compliance with standards of care for patients with behavioral health needs in the Emergency Department. This includes making recommendations related to maintaining a safe environment of care and level of observation needs of the patient.
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Populations ServedLate Childhood (5 years and <13 years)Adolescent (13 and <17 years)Young Adult (17 to <30 years)Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)Older Adult (>60 years)
Protected Health InformationType of Protected Information Accessed:Complete Medical Record
Bloodborne Pathogens ExposureWhile performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees
Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Bending/Stooping □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, constantly
Climbing X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Keyboard Data Entry □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Kneeling □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Moving Patients X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Reaching □ rarely, X occasionally, frequently, □ constantly
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Running X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Sitting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Squatting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Standing □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Walking □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, frequently, □ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, frequently, □ constantly
Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient): X 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient): X 26-75 lbs. □ rarely, occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient): X over 75 lbs. rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Audible Speech □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Hearing Acuity □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Smelling Acuity X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Taste Discrimination X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Depth Perception □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Distinguish Color □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Seeing Far □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Vision: Seeing Near □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly
Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Biohazardous waste/ hazards □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Blood and/or bodily fluids X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Communicable diseases/pathogens X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%Asbestos or lead X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Dust X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Hazardous Chemicals □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Gases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Hazardous Medication X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
Latex □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly
Maria Parham Health will provide "reasonable accommodation" to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment-unless such accommodation would cause an "undue hardship."
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
Maria Parham Health is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Other duties as assigned
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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