What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker, LCSW - Per Diem position at Trinity Health?
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Rotating ShiftDescription:
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center is looking for LCSW Social Worker to join our mission driven Case Management team. We are a member of Trinity Health Of New England family bringing compassionate care to our communities.The Social Worker will work collaboratively with patients, families and the medical team to ensure patients recover and achieve optimal well-being. The social worker is responsible for preforming psychosocial assessments, counselling, crisis intervention, case management, patient support, education, and helps connect patients to resources within the community. The Social Worker is responsible for providing direct Social Work services to patients/families.
Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:
- Great benefits effective on First Day
- Competitive pay
- Mission-Driven Team Environment
Work Hours/Shift:
- Per Diem
You Will Be Responsible For:
- Exceptional Patient Care: Performs assessments, provides support to patients and families and is a patient advocate to assure appropriate cares is received.
- Excellent Communicator: Effectively communicates with patients, families and the integrated clinical team to ensure everyone understands the needs of the patient to ensure a safe discharge plan is created.
- Case/Care Management: Performs psychosocial assessments and interviews to develop safe discharge plans on complex patients. Supports and advocates for patients, makes referrals to appropriate agencies all while exploring financial alternatives, as needed.
- Active Teamwork: Collaborates with care team, patient’s physicians, therapists, nurses, case managers, integrative medicine, and spiritual care personnel to revise the care plan as necessary.
Requirements:
- Education: MSW degree from an accredited School of Social Work required.
- CT State Clinical Social Work Licensure (LCSW) required
- Certification in case management (CCM) and certification in Continuity of Care – advanced (ACCC) preferred.
- Experience with utilization management, home care, community resources, and rehabilitation beneficial.
About Trinity Health Of New England:
Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.
Trinity Health Of New England benefits include health insurance, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, sick time, and professional advancement just to name a few.
Employees can also take advantage of extra benefits specific to each hospital.
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