Inpatient Medical Social Worker Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County

Department:
11203 AMC Manitowoc County - Utilization and Care Management
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Hours are typically 7:30am-4:00pm but can vary and are flexible. No weekends, no holidays.
Pay Range
$26.10 - $39.15
Responsibilities:

• Provides social work services to individuals or groups including screening, psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, determination of social work goals, appropriate concrete and/or therapeutic interventions and follow-up. Exercises a substantial degree of professional judgment, recognizing deviations from the usual patient/family functioning, anticipating problems, and taking measures to maximize coping capabilities.
• Documents activity according to department and program protocols or standards.
• Implements interventions substantiated by assessment as appropriate to the needs of the patient/client system and consistent with available resources. Advocates for patient involvement in the plan of care. Initiates and coordinates interventions with the activities of other members of the health care team.
• Collaborates with community agencies and institutions to plan continued care and to coordinate interventions related to finances, housing, childcare, family discord and other psychosocial problems. Provides crisis intervention services.
• Assists with managing utilization of hospital resources especially as related to patients with complex continuity of care needs. Supports and participates in the case management planning process to achieve desired outcomes.
• Provides education to patients/families regarding Advance Care Planning for health care decision-making. Assists with execution of these documents as appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with patients, family, other members of the health care team and community agencies and facilitates resolution of issues which could impact on continuity of care (e.g., prior-approvals, application requirements, transfer paperwork).
• Communicates and works effectively with Community Health Workers to enhance patient outcomes.
• Establishes and maintains effective professional relationships, positively representing the social work profession throughout the organization and in the community. Promotes constructive approach to problem solving. Adheres to the professions Code of Ethics; consistently practices within a framework guided by ethical principles.
• Collaborates with community agencies and facilities to coordinate interventions related to client social/environmental problems that may impact ability to benefit from health care. Provides crisis intervention services within scope of program.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and/or education of social work students.
• Participates in unit-based educational programs to enhance the understanding of psychosocial aspects of health care delivery. Works cooperatively with other professional and non-professional staff to identify and resolve problems in the service delivery systems and to improve quality of patient care. Participates in the quality improvement process as it relates to supported area.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

License/Registration/Certification:

• Social Worker license issued by the state of Wisconsin (may require a secondary license for Illinois)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
• Must obtain a Master of Social Work degree within 3 years of employment. Position does qualify for employment education reimbursement program.

Experience:

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in providing social work services in a complex health care system.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of social work principles and methods, and the ability to apply these in a health care setting.
• Demonstrated decision making, team building, time management, customer service, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and human relation skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including word processing, presentation applications and electronic mail.
• Certification Addendum
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g., DNV, CARF or others).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Generally exposed to a patient care environment.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must sit, stand, speak, read/write, and walk throughout the workday.
• Position may require travel (care conferences, meetings, & in person patient visits) therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• The ability to provide a home working location that ensures all HIPPA rules are met.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.