Discharge Planner Social Work Specialist

2 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Warren Barr Gold Coast Full time

Job Summary

The Social Worker will ensure that the medically related emotional and social needs of our Guests are met and maintained on an individual basis and in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Develops a comprehensive social history and psychosocial assessment that includes the Guest's problems and strengths and preferences, including cultural, religious, and ethnic background and implications for the care plan.
  2. Orients Guests and families to the facility, its services, its service limitations and Guests' rights.
  3. Attends scheduled care conferences and identifies and interprets psychosocial needs of Guests for inclusion in the care plan, addressing in particular issues of schedule, treatment and environment that express and reinforce individuality and identity.
  4. Assists with the coordination, intake, admission and Guest transfer within the facility.
  5. Discusses the facility rules and regulations with Guests' families and responds to questions with regard to these rules.
  6. Coordinates the inspection of Guest's belongings to ensure they are properly labeled and inventoried.
  7. Attends Interdisciplinary Team and Unit Care conferences, Assesses Guests for psychosocial groups, and supervises implementation and documentation.
  8. Completes mandatory documentation within timelines established by applicable regulations.
  9. Provides consultation to Guests on a regular or as needed basis to discuss problems encountered by Guests and assists with the implementation of solutions.
  10. Mediates issues that arise among Guests, families and staff.
  11. Provides linkage with appropriate community resources by maintaining knowledge of other systems, making referrals and identifying unmet needs.
  12. Develops a comprehensive discharge plan in collaboration with Guests, Guests' families, multidisciplinary staff, and referral agencies.
  13. Provides informal counseling when needed to uncover any problems which might interfere with the Guests' socialization and participation in activities.
  14. Establishes, develops, maintains and updates filing system for the Social Services Department.
  15. Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to appropriate persons.
  16. Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
  17. Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
  18. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
  19. Answers and responds to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Guest care areas.
  20. Attends and participates in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.

Requirements

This position requires a minimum of two years' experience in a social worker role, preferably in a healthcare setting. A Bachelor's degree in social work or a similar field is preferred, with five years of related experience.


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