Location: Owensboro,KY, USA
Job Summary
Investigates, assesses, and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems.
Job Responsibilities
* Interviews patients, assesses priorities, and writes reports while managing complex caseload.
* Completes comprehensive assessments of patients.
* Assists patients/families with referrals to community agencies and provides education and resource information.
* Works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality support of care and safety of discharge.
* Collaborates with leadership on complex discharge planning issues and delays in service.
* Provides timely and concise documentation in the medical record, the assessment, concerns, needs, and discharge plan.
* Keeps plans up to date as patient progresses toward discharge.
* Supervises and/or trains other new employees, students, or interns as needed.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work required upon hire
* No experience required
* LSW - Licensed Social Worker in the State of Kentucky required upon hire OR
* LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Kentucky required upon hire OR
* CSW - Certified Social Worker in the State of Kentucky required upon hire
Skills and Attributes
* Requires critical thinking skill and decisive judgment.
* Works under minimal supervision.
* Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
* Standing: Frequently
* Walking: Frequently
* Sitting: Occasionally
* Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
* Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
* Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
* Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
* Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
* Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
* Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
* Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally
* Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally
* Climbing: Occasionally
* Bending/Stooping: Frequently
* Kneeling: Occasionally
* Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
* Reaching: Frequently
* Talking: Frequently
* Hearing: Frequently
* Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
* Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
* Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
* Running: Rarely
* Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
* Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
* Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
* Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.