Social Worker (MSW), Case Management, Part Time, First Shift

Social Workers serving in a variety of departments and clinics are responsible
for responding to referrals from the interdisciplinary team. The social worker
will complete psychosocial assessments, develop and implement a plan of care
that addresses patients' needs that promotes continuity of care, and facilitates
transitions to the next level of care. The social worker will provide education,
consultation, and serve as a liaison to the healthcare team regarding the
patient and families' emotional, psychological, social, financial and
developmental aspects of care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Engagement and Exploration

Engage patients and/ or their families into a helping process. Assess the
psychosocial and mental health needs of patients and families to:

* Identify barriers to treatment
* Enhance patient's health status.
* Increase patient/family satisfaction Improve utilization of resources
* Develop rapport with patient and family for ongoing support as needed
* Adheres to the tasks and responsibilities specific to the department, service
or clinic.

Goal Development and Implementation

Develop a comprehensive plan of intervention in collaboration with the patient/
family and healthcare team. Implement a plan of care and monitor patient's
response:

* Provide individual/family counseling, and social work intervention, as it
relates to complex crisis management, mental illness, adjustment to illness,
material assistance, healthcare decision-making, sexual assault, domestic
violence, partner violence, elder abuse, competency, and any other
psychosocial barriers in order to maximize the health status of patients.
* Advocate, mediate and negotiate to formulate a cohesive plan for maintaining
or enhancing patient's health status, improving social supports, and moving
patients safely across the continuum of care.
* Provide family education.
* Provide education about Advance Care Planning and assist with completing
Advance Directives paperwork. 
* Initiate referrals to community resources as indicated.
* Facilitate discharge process to home, nursing facility, rehabilitation
facility, LTAC, group home, treatment or other facility.

Evaluation and Termination

* Briefly summarize care plan with patient/family and respond to questions and
concerns.
* Provide patient/ family with linkages to community resources and services.
* Participate in process improvements in evaluating patient outcomes.
* Identify barriers in service delivery systems.
* Assess for transportation needs and arrange as appropriate.
* Facilitate referrals to disease specific agencies, especially as it relates
to employment, financial resources, support services, chemical dependency
services.

Education and Consultation

* Provide consultation and training to medical staff and other healthcare
professionals on psychosocial issues regarding illness and barriers to
maximizing improved health status.
* Collaborate with co-workers and management to ensure the on-going development
of the Social Work Department. 

Competency

* Participate in activities that support enhanced customer service and results
in increased Press Ganey scores.
* Attend staff meetings and mandatory departmental in-service training sessions
& continuing education in-services; maintain positive working relationships
with and knowledge about community agencies and services.
* Maintain timely, clear and concise documentation; and write reports as
needed.
* Respond to E-mail requests and provide information as requested.
* Participate in quality and safety initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Minimum Required: Master of Social Work from an accredited School of Social
Work - MSW. 
* Licensed by the State of Ohio Social Work Board (LSW, LISW, or LISW-S). 
* For employees working in UCMC Psychiatric Services, NCI-APS (Nonviolent
Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills) Certification must be
obtained within 90 days of hire. 
* Minimum Required: 1 - 2 Years equivalent experience. Preferred: 3 - 5 Years
equivalent experience.

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