Social Service Worker

Job Description:

The Social Service Worker will work to gather psychosocial information and participate in the development and implementation of a plan of care that provides extraordinary care for the patient while being sensitive to costs and resources. Work collaboratively with patients, patients' family/significant other, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties. The SSW will execute these duties under direct clinical supervision.

To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer a $1000 sign on bonus to those that have 1+ year of experience.

Posting Specifics

• Pay Range: $27.60 - $42.57 Exempt

• Benefits Eligible: Yes

• FTE: Part time

• Shift: 3 8 hour shifts, 8:30-5, mix of weekdays, weekends and holidays. No evening or shift work.

Job Essentials

• Organize and prioritize daily work by reviewing new, current, and discharging patient needs in area(s) of responsibility. Complete documentation as required.

• Gather psycho-social information for patients and caregivers.

• Educate, communicate, and coordinate with multiple patient care teams and outside agencies as necessary to ensure the patient receives quality care, a timely intake and discharge, and to identify and resolve delays and issues.

• Acts as an advocate on behalf of patients and families, where appropriate, to ensure effective communication with multidisciplinary care team, outside agencies and other resources as necessary.

• May provide initial intake, crisis intervention, and adjustment to illness counseling services as well as appropriate referrals to treatment and/or resources.

• May identify patients at risk for potential avoidable delays, extended stay, readmission, financial or complex discharge needs. Coordinate with care providers and leaders to reach optimal solutions.

• May maintain an active role in denial prevention. Proactively intervene with payers to prevent inpatient denials. Communicate any necessary information to payers to help appeal existing denials.

• May coordinate the discharge planning process from patient admission to departure. Screen for and identify patient needs, develop a discharge plan, and coordinate with internal and external services for care during and after the hospital stay.

• Provide support and education to patients, families and staff members on Advance Directives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).

• Current state licensure as a Social Services Worker.

• Computer skills (email, word processing, and spreadsheets).

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with in a healthcare setting.

Physical Requirements:

• Hearing/Listening, Manual Dexterity, Seeing, Sitting, Speaking.

Anticipated job posting close date:

06/29/2024

Location:

Utah Valley Hospital

Work City:

Provo

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$27.60 - $42.57

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.