Inpatient Social Worker

Department:
36612 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Behavioral Health: Emergency Crisis
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday-Friday 8am-430pm. Weekend rotation required.
Pay Range
$30.15 - $45.25
Major Responsibilities:

• Discharge planning for hospital inpatients
  
  • 1) Collaborate with other hospital disciplines, medical staff, and outpatient providers to develop plans for aftercare.
  • 2) Assess patients for discharge planning needs and identify resources
  • 3) Organize and attend patient care conferences to further identify each patient's potential discharge needs
  • 4) Act as community liaison with outpatient providers and collateral and connects patients to resources to ensure timely discharges
  • 5) Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all referral sources
  • 6)Coordinate and comply with legal requirements to ensure all patients are in appropriate legal standing
  • 7)Complete utilization review for all patients in caseload
  • 8) Complete initial evaluation to identify patient needs and place in medical record according to department policy
  • 9) Develop and update discharge plan according to patient needs; document plan in the medical record according to departmental policy.
• Provision of clinical services to patients and families
  
  • 1) Provide information regarding community resources for ongoing counseling services
  • 2)Lead group therapy sessions as needed and determined by the department schedule.
  • 3) Utilize crisis intervention techniques when indicated
  • 4) Evaluate patient/family psychosocial factors to inform clinical interventions and identify patient needs
  • 5) Provide appropriate clinical interventions to facilitate recovery
• Timely and complete documentation to meet department policy, licensure and 3rd party payor requirements
  
  • 1) Documentation reflects accurate psychosocial assessment, case progress, collateral contact, and discharge plan.
• Functions as a member of the unit based care management team
  
  • 1) Keeps staff informed of Social Work progress and notifies appropriate personnel on case progress
  • 2) Collaborates with members of the health care team as indicated
  • 3) Evaluates the patient/family's psychosocial needs in relation to the patient's medical needs
  • 4) Attends patient care conferences and multi-disciplinary team conferences.
• Attendance at educational seminars as appropriate and as required to maintain licensure
  
  • 1) Continuing education is a professional responsibility
  • 2) Continuing education units (CEU's) required for licensure will be completed and documented within the state of Illinois timeframes.
• Contributes to Continuous Process Improvement activities
  
  • 1) Participated in a CPI team as indicated.
  • 2) Collects data as requested by department head.

Licensure:

• Social Worker, Clinical

Education/Experience Required:

• MSW from accredited school of Social Work and field experience within a hospital setting. The candidate must recognize age specific needs and behaviors. Must adhere to NASW code of ethics and standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrates postgraduate competence in social work clinical interventions and discharge planning.
• Candidate must be preparing to take LSW/LCSW exam. ACSW-(American Certified Social Worker)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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:
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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

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