Social Worker- Per Diem

Job description

SUMMARY: As a Social Worker, you play an important and trusted role in the lives of patients and their family. You are an integral part of their care and recovery. POSITION: Social Worker: LOCATION: UMMC - North Street Campus SCHEDULE: Per Diem: ATTRIBUTES: - One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred - Compassionate, warm and patient focused - Exceptional documentation and planning skills - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills RESPONSIBILITIES: - Patient Care. Determine patient needs through rounds, chart review, patient/family interviews and team conferences; coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences; work with care managers to advocate for patient/family to obtain approval for insurance coverage - Referral Management. Manage referrals related to patients at risk and determine appropriate intervention strategies and document as implemented; ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documented - Treatment Plan Development. Coordinate assessments and develop care plan in accordance with accepted social work policy; implement plan of intervention preparatory to discharge or initiate continued care plan Key Responsibilitie...