Medical Social Worker
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Position SummaryGeneral Summary/Responsibilities:The Social Worker will be an integral member of the AIM multidisciplinary team. Together with nurses and community health coaches, the Social Worker will assist in care plan implementation, provide short-term counseling to patients, help develop care management strategy for enrolled patients and help create linkages for the various health and social needs of patients. The team works in the field in a variety of settings, including patient homes, medical centers, and the ED/inpatient floors of each Premier Health hospital.DIMENSIONS:Interventions per program and physician's plan of care.Scope/Span of Control: N/ASupervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)Supervises FTEs: NoNumber of FTEs Supervised: 0Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring NoFiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)Annual Revenue in Dollars: N/AAnnual Expense in Dollars: N/AFinancial Accountability: N/APopulation ServedAge of Population Served - Choose all that apply? Infant (birth - less than 1 year)? Pediatric/Adolescent (1 - less than 18 years)? Adult (18 - 64 years)? Geriatric (65 years & older)? All Age Groups (Birth & Above)? Not ApplicableOrganizational Standards Work in conjunction with nurse navigator on intake assessment including social needs/barrier identification of patients referred and enrolled in the program; determine plan for care with nurse navigator; responsible for management and completion of social/behavioral tasks for each individual patiento Tasks may include, but are not limited to: Education geared toward self-reliance and independence Interventions aimed at reducing barriers to medical care Coordinate behavioral health services Assist pt in making appointments as necessary and accompany patients to appointments as needed Referrals to community resource services* Engage patients across care settings such as the transition from hospital to home* Assist patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose them toward illness or interfere with achieving maximum level of functioning and self-sufficiency* Act as a liaison between hospitals, primary care providers, specialists, community resources and managed care/insurance plans on behalf of enrolled patients to ensure patient-centered coordination of care* Serves as a patient advocate and assists in the identification and improvement of service delivery.* Provide crisis intervention as needed* Provide direct supervision to the community health coach* Develop and maintain partnerships with local service organizations and community resources to broaden support services for patients* Provide Notary Public services to patient/family members in order to complete Advance Directives.* Enter and maintain electronic records, compile reports and complete other program documentation in a timely manner , other administrative responsibilities as needed* Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, staff meetings and team meetings* Play a consistent and active role in program development and growth* Meet on a regular basis with clinical supervisor to review case workload.Essential Duties & FunctionsEssential Duties & Functions:Must have available phone to communicate and transportation, with appropriate licensure and insurance, to visit homes and other sites. Interacts with physicians, nurses, social workers and other disciplines, administrative personnel, and community resources.Other Duties & Functions:As assignedEducationMinimum Level of Education Required: Master's degreeAdditional requirements: Type of degree: Master's degree is preferred Area of study or major: MSW Preferred educational qualifications: N/A Position specific testing requirement: N/ALicensure/Certification/Registration Current Licensure (LSW, LISW preferred) in the State of OhioExperienceMinimum Level of Experience Required: 3 - 5 years of job related experiencePrior job title or occupational experience: 3-5 years of experience providing clinical services; experience in home care or community/outpatient setting preferred.Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/APreferred experience: N/AOther experience requirements: N/AKnowledge/Skills Ability to effectively provide clinical care to socially and medically complex patients in a variety of non-traditional settings Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple priorities, utilize effective time management skills, and exercise sound administrative and clinical judgment Demonstrated ability to work well with people of various ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and life experiences Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail required; strong oral/written communication skills is a must Computer skills necessary Must be capable of standing, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs. Other duties and responsibilities as directed.Physical Requirements & Working ConditionsPhysical Requirements:Pulling2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)Standing3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)Other sounds3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)Twisting2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)Reaching2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)Visual Acuity Near3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)Walking3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)Manual Dexterity2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)Visual Acuity Far3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)Sitting2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)Use both hands3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)Vision Color2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)Pushing2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)Talking3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)Concentrating3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)Climbing1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)Lifting 10 pounds2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)Reading4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)Kneeling1 - Rarely (0% - 10%)Normal hearing both ears3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)Thinking4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)Working Conditions:1. General office environment.2. Climate controlled environment.3. May work some evenings and weekend hours to complete projects or meet the needs of the department.4. May be required to work overtime as defined by the needs of the department.