Temporary Medical Social Worker

Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: January 03, 2023 Department: 16000860 System CM Hospital Care Management Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: Hours Per Week: 24 Union Contract: Non-Union Weekend Rotation: Other Job Summary: Provides patients and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare. Key Position Details: This is a temporary position, the schedule includes Monday, Thursday, Friday assignment inclusive of every 6-7th weekend. Job Description:Principle Responsibilities Delivers professional and thorough social work services, including psychosocial assessment and intervention planning. Identifies patients who require social work assessment and intervention through high risk screening, interdisciplinary team meetings and individual referrals. Conducts assessments that address bio-psycho-social issues for age, population and health specific needs which results in individualized plans of care. Provides support and counseling to patients and families. Provides information and assistance for identified financial or social needs. Coordinates complex transition plans with patients, families, health care team and community providers. Utilizes the electronic medical record to monitor, document and communicate patient progress toward goals and progression of the social work plan. Collaborates and communicates with interdisciplinary team anticipating needs to move the plan of care forward. Provides support and information to patient and families regarding transition plan. Maintains knowledge of government and private payer networks and services to assure appropriate transitions. Collaborates with community and health care resources based on need to coordinate care for the patient. Advocates for patients and families by supporting patient rights and accessing protective services. Demonstrates awareness of patient rights and ethical decision making; provides advocacy to support patient and family. Assures appropriate reporting of vulnerability or suspected abuse as mandated by law. May participate in care system process that prevent readmissions. Plans and participates in transition conferences with patients and families. Utilizes tools and technology to identify and intervene with patients who are at risk for readmission. Ensures that a complete clinical handoff occurs for at risk patient, which may include referrals. May collaborate with the health care team to promote appropriate length of stay. Utilizes tools and technology to support appropriate length of stay management. Facilitates timely referrals and transfers of information. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Social Work required or Master's degree in Social Work preferred 0 to 2 years of experience in a acute care setting preferred 2 to 5 years social work experience preferred Licensed Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required or Licensed Social Worker - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required Driver's License for positions in Hospice and Home Health required Care Management Certification for positions in Care Management within 2 years of hire required Physical Demands Sedentary: Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90 clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000 employees – your career opportunities are limitless! Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Application Instructions: External Candidates: Click “Apply” to start your application. You will need to either create an account or sign into your account to submit an application. Employees: If you are a current Allina Health employee, you must sign into Workday and apply through Find Jobs to ensure that you are identified as an internal candidate.