Social Worker Outpatient

Outpatient Social Work responsibilites: 

• Attends and actively participates in Trials and interdisciplinary team meetings in order to screen for high risk patients, obtain and share information, identify appropriate length of stay per DRG, advance the patient's plan of care, identify and take action to resolve barriers and to coordinate safe and appropriate discharge to the proper level of care within the appropriate time frame.
• Collaborates with insurance case managers and community care providers, and initiates referrals to appropriate community resources. Maintains broad knowledge of resources and options for patients available within all levels of care including facilitates efficient access and movement of patient across levels of care, and coordinates inter-facility transfer of patients to appropriate level of care.
• Evaluates family, home environment and financial situation in order to develop safe and viable plan of care. Provides patient and family counseling and education regarding discharge planning, and community resources. Provides supportive counseling for patients, families and significant others who are experiencing anxiety or stress due to illness, injury or physical limitations.
• Records assessment, ongoing contacts, and final discharge plan including level of care to which patient is being transferred. Completes all necessary paperwork and computer documentation in order to assure continuity of care, accurate reimbursement to the organization, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Reviews and interprets Length of Stay Data Reports and Patient Satisfaction Survey Reports with intent of improving service delivery and meeting organization goals. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters in Social Work from an accredited Institution.
• At least 3 years of relevant social work experience required.
• Experience in an Acute Care or post-acute care setting desired but not required.
• Positions in this classification require LCSW licensure. ACM, CCM preferred.

SALARY:

$26.39-$44.62 per hour: The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.