What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker-Certified position at Intermountain Health?
Job Description:
The Clinical Social Worker utilizes clinical expertise to perform psychosocial assessments, develop and implement plans of care appropriate care team, assess crisis situations to appropriately provide needed resources and or referrals for the patient, and to provide family and individual treatment as indicated. This position works collaboratively with patients, patients' significant others, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and all other involved parties.This position will work 8 hours per week, and one holiday per year. The shift is every other weekend and/or every other FridayThis role will will cover Care Management
Salary is based on licensure and experience.
Physical Requirements:
Scope
Social Worker
Job Essentials
- Organize and prioritize daily work by reviewing new, current, and discharging patient needs in area(s) of responsibility. Complete documentation as required.
- Gather psycho-social information for patients and caregivers.
- Educate, communicate, and coordinate with multiple patient care teams and outside agencies as necessary to ensure the patient receives quality care, a timely intake and discharge, and to identify and resolve delays and issues.
- Acts as an advocate on behalf of patients and families, where appropriate, to ensure effective communication with multidisciplinary care teams, outside agencies and other resources as necessary.
- May provide initial intake, crisis intervention, and adjustment to illness counseling services as well as appropriate referrals to treatment and/or resources.
- May identify patients at risk for potential avoidable delays, extended stay, readmission, financial or complex discharge needs. Coordinate with care providers and leaders to reach optimal solutions.
- May maintain an active role in denial prevention. Proactively intervene with payers to prevent inpatient denials. Communicate any necessary information to payers to help appeal existing denials.
- May coordinate the discharge planning process from patient admission to departure. Screen for and identify patient needs, develop a discharge plan, and coordinate with internal and external services for care during and after the hospital stay.
- Provide support and education to patients, families, and staff members on Advance Directives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited institution (degree will be verified)
- Current state licensure as a Social Services Worker.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a healthcare setting.
Anticipated job posting close date:
02/21/2024Location:
Logan Regional HospitalWork City:
LoganWork State:
UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:
8The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$27.60 - $42.57We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
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