Social Worker
Company: Waterbury Hospital
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
In collaboration with nurses in the Case Management practice,
provide patient/family interventions to support clinical,
financial, satisfaction and compliance outcomes. Pace cases from a
psychosocial-economic perspective by assisting patients and
families in adjustment to episodes of acute and chronic illness; in
coping with lifestyle changes precipitated by illness or
disability; in participating in restorative health programs; in
carrying out discharge recommendations; and in addressing issues of
terminality. Use a variety of modalities to assist patients and
families in the alleviation or resolution of social, financial and
emotional problems related to illness, health care and
rehabilitation.RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform assessment of
patients/families; evaluate patient and family information; select
appropriate social work methods; develop, implement and evaluate a
plan in conjunction with the Case Manager and the multidisciplinary
team.Serve as the lead in obtaining financial and other resources
for patients and families in need. Participate in and provide
pertinent information in 'length of stay' meetings, discharge
planning rounds, unit daily report, clinical practice team and
department meetings.Initiate patient/family and provider meetings
to develop and plan strategies related to psychosocial and economic
issues, particularly those related to care progression and
transition. Act as liaison between patient/families and all
providers of care within and external to the organization on social
issues.Support the placement of patients into long term care
facilities. Review financial resources for long term placement and
provide education to the patient/family.Provide support and
counseling to patients/families experiencing and/or anticipating
issues to adjusting to illness, catastrophic diagnoses, changes in
living situations and bereavement. Establish plans. Document
interventions and outcomes.Assist in resolving issues in the
patient's environment that interfere with obtaining the maximum
benefits from health care.Consult, assess, refer and/or coordinate
interventions in cases of suspected or actual situations of child
or adult abuse and neglect or other forms of domestic violence
and/or sexual abuse.Act as lead in obtaining legal guardianship,
competency determinations, and in adoption related situations.
Complete and disseminate all necessary legal and clinical
documentation as required.Conduct support groups for targeted
populations.Performs other related duties as
required.REQUIREMENTS:Master's degree in Social Work preferred or
Masters degree in Counseling.Minimum of 2 years post master's
experience in a medical setting.State of CT, LCSW
preferredExcellent communication, negotiation and critical thinking
skills.Effective interpersonal skills.Must have basic computer
skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable
to Waterbury Hospital procedures.Perform automated functions that
fall within job responsibility.Working knowledge of healthcare
reimbursement.Ability to work in a time oriented environment
including exposure to all patient elements, i.e., blood borne
pathogens.Location: Waterbury Hospital Case ManagementSchedule:
Full Time, Days, 40 HR Days 8AM-4:30PMby Jobble
Keywords: Waterbury Hospital, Hamden , Social Worker, Healthcare , Waterbury, Connecticut
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