Social Worker

1 month ago

Columbia, South Carolina, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.


The Acute/Specialty SW Discharge Coordinator is assigned to Acute/Medicine and will provide high quality Medical Social Work care and services to assigned Veteran patients hospitalized at the Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina.

Services are performed on inpatient medicine, inpatient mental health, and/or surgery areas to include coverage as needed.

Duties

The Acute/Specialty Discharge Coordinator will make referrals and coordinate complicated discharges to all levels of care to include home, RCF/ALF, SNF, Acute rehab, LTACH, and inpatient MH facilities.


The Acute/Specialty Discharge Coordinator will provide coverage as needed on Acute and inpatient mental health by acting as an integral member of the Acute and Inpatient MH Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), actively participating in patient assessment, treatment planning, case management, and provision of a full range of treatment and services to all assigned Veteran patients.


The Acute/Specialty Discharge Coordinator understands the intimidation of bureaucracy and will act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the Veteran/family.

When appropriate and feasible, will educate and encourage the Veteran/family to advocate on own behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment.

Experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for admission to mental health inpatient programs.

Social worker has access to multiple resource directories in addition to previously developed resources to meet the demands of a crisis.

In the event of a medical or psychiatric emergency, staff will follow the protocol of the mental health clinic at the VA Medical Center.


Ensures coverage in all program component areas and demonstrates a cooperative team spirit in providing backup coverage as needed/assigned to prevent disruption of patient care activities.


Documents all patient care assessments, interventions, and treatment progress in CPRS in a timely and professional manner consistent with Joint Commission, SWS guidelines, and facility policies/procedures.

Will capture all workload through completion of electronic patient encounters and will complete clinical reminders as necessary.


The social worker may serve as a field instructor or preceptor and may therefore supervise social work graduate-level interns and provide a successful training experience in the field of social work.

Works with students to develop training needs and goals and assess student's progress and performance.


Responsible to stay abreast of current theory and treatment modalities by reading professional journals, attending conferences, clinic seminars and teleconferences, and materials given out by staff and psychiatry.


Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 10:30am - 7:00pm

Telework:
Not Available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #:
F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized.

EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required.

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