Social Worker I

2 days ago

Easton, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

  • In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, the social worker may complete intake assessments, assist with treatment planning, monitor patient progress, facilitate patient and family meetings, and support discharge services.  The social worker may also provide psychotherapy utilizing brief therapy models incorporating crisis stabilization and cognitive behavioral techniques.  Participates in health quality improvement and evaluation processes.  
  • This position supports discharge and aftercare services that support patient self-management, adherence to treatment plans, and reduction of unnecessary utilization.  Through an integrated approach, may conduct home visits, office visits, and telephonic follow-up for patients and their families to navigate and access community-based services and resources.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: 

  • Supervised by:   Palliative Care
  • Supervision provided to:   None.  

JOB TASK:

  • Interview patients/families within the caseload to assess functional level according to professional standards. Conduct family meetings to address goals of care and long-term care planning.  Identify physical, social, psychological, and financial needs and complete psychosocial assessment during phone calls, office visits, and home visits. 
  • Develop treatment plan in conjunction with other team members that assists client in achieving highest possible level of functioning and self-management. 
  • Conduct individual and group education sessions to assist patient/family in addressing emotional, financial or social issues and barriers to continuing control of healthcare conditions. 
  • Complete appropriate care referrals to community resources and providers as needed.  Demonstrate flexibility and creativity in identifying community resources. Transfer accountability to the appropriate person or agency upon patient discharge to provide smooth transition from outpatient services. 
  • Actively participate in daily rounds in order to develop Interdisciplinary Treatment Plan (ITP) and assure timely and efficient planning for all patients. 
  • Arrange and facilitate peer consultation/health team meeting/family conference when necessary to advance coordination of complex services/resources and financial issues. 
  • Serve as liaison between the assigned client areas and other departments to provide continuity of care across the delivery system.  
  • Maintain current resource manual of relevant information for all community resources.  Evaluate resources through onsite visits if needed to assure quality and accuracy of information provided to patient/family. 
  • Establish a means of communicating and collaborating with physicians, team members, payers, and administrators to provide effective, appropriate, and efficient services.  
  • Maintain accurate timely documentation of actions/services. 
  • Explore strategies to reduce resource consumption for target populations; implement and evaluate outcomes. 
  • Maintain professional development best practices and continuing education requirements for licensure. 
  • Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned. 

 

 

Qualifications

Education & Training:

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education required. 
  • Maryland Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required.   
  • Work Orientation & Experience: Experience working with individuals with acute, chronic, and social needs required.
  •  Acute care social work experience preferred.  Knowledge of Care Management preferred.
  •  Understanding of insurance eligibility and coverage requirements.   

Skills & Abilities:

  • Demonstrate knowledge/skills of social work casework
  • completing assessments
  • developing and implementing continuing care plans and aftercare plans
  • coordinating services for patient/family with community providers including knowledge of community resources, Medicare/Medicaid and commercial insurances
  • knowledge of state and federal regulations as it pertains to scope of practice and provision of social work services in an outpatient setting
  • critical thinking
  • written and verbal communication
  • prioritize work assignments and manage time effectively to complete duties
  • work effectively in a fast-paced environment.  

Demonstrate ability

  •  communicate and collaborate effectively with both internal and external customers (colleagues, Medical Staff, liaisons, and patient/family
  • assess, adapt, and calmly respond to changing and/or crisis environment;
  • make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures, health care and ethical standards
  • work flexible hours to meet the needs of all customers.   


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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