Medical Social Worker- Livingston HealthCare

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About Us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all permanent full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.

Pre-Employment Requirements
All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.

Medical Social Worker- Livingston HealthCare
Regional Affiliate (LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM)
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Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: Commensurate with experience

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Medical Social Worker

Works as a part of the Hospice, Home Health, Swing Bed and Medical Surgical staff to provide assistance to patients and family members to enable them to deal more effectively with psychosocial, financial, and spiritual aspects of the patient’s illness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs thorough psychosocial evaluation of the patient/family admitted to Home Health/Hospice/Swing Bed or Medical Surgical Unit as ordered. Develops appropriate care plans and follows up as planned.
• Interprets to the Home Health/Hospice/Swing bed/Medical Surgical teams the social factors in the patient’s situation that may have a bearing on his/her progress.
• Works with the patient, family and physician on alternative planning using appropriate community resources.
• Educates and provides counseling to help patients and families understand and accept the illness and anticipate its accompanying adjustments.
• Coordinates resources to alleviate the financial impact of the illness and assists the patient and family in planning for payment of medical care.
• Documents on all patient encounters using appropriate forms. Does hospital documentation immediately. Turns in Home Health/Hospice documentation within 24-48 hours of visit.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings, case conferences and in-services as needed.
• Provides bereavement services to significant others and family members and documents same with 24-28 hours of visit or telephone contact. Tracks and sends out bereavement per schedule.
• Works collaboratively with other health care providers within and outside of Livingston Health/Care.
• Is knowledgeable about available community resources and shares accurate information with co-workers, clients, and families.
• Is familiar with and complies with all applicable Home Health/Hospice and Medical Surgical policies and procedures.
• Assists in hospital discharge planning as requested.
• Attends appropriate in-services and shares information with Home Health/Hospice employees.
• Speaks to community groups as requested about Home Health/Hospice, Advanced Directives, Bereavement, and other end of life issues.
• Assist Home Health/Hospice Department Manager in outreach activities.
• Conducts and coordinates the documentation of Hospice patient life review.
• Tracks and records mileage on appropriate form.
• Offers bereavement support group for community members, assisted livings and nursing home employees on either a one to one or group basis.
• Actively participates in Quality Improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required):

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable form of transportation
• Ability to work independently in a variety of situations.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer experience as a Social Worker in a medical setting, working with terminal patients and grief/bereavement.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with emphasis on listening skills and nonjudgmental attitude.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to work non-judgmentally with a variety of personality types.

• 1.0FTE (40 hours)
• Mon-Fri
• Variable

Compensation:

• Salary: $28.37 per hour DOE

Apply Here: Livingston Healthcare - Careers

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.