What are the responsibilities and job description for the NICU Social Worker, Lake Area - Full Time position at CHRISTUS Health?
Summary:
The Social Worker plans, organizes and provides social services to patients and families. They assess the patient's family/social support system and identify any psychosocial / factors which may impact the patient's hospitalization or discharge. They assist in the coordination of patient care through consultation with all other members of the healthcare team. They strive to identify resources that will facilitate a transition to assure completion of the continuum of care. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital. It is expected that the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The associate shall support the CHRISTUS St. Patrick's strategic plan and the goals and direction of their Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Requirements:
Experience
·· Graduate from an accredited university with a Master's Degree in Social Work.
· One year of practice preferred.
· Knowledge of computers.
· Healthstream (HLC) modules completed by assigned date.
· Attend required meetings of operational communication Maintain Heart Saver
Licenses/Certifications
· One year of practice preferred.
Work Type:
Full Time