Social Worker - Long Term Care

Description

HealthSource Saginaw (HSS) is looking for a Social Worker  who is passionate about the work they do and who enjoy working in a fast paced, patient centered environment.  You will be challenged by the dynamic environment, where you will work as a pivotal member of the staff, to exceed company goals and foster teamwork. If you want to play an integral role in providing care and support to patients, then consider working for us.  As an HSS employee, you will become part of our team of outstanding people working together to improve the physical and emotional health of the lives we touch each and every day. 

HSS provides tuition assistance and a comprehensive benefit package including paid time off, major medical, prescription, vision, dental, defined contribution plan with up to 7% employer match, health reimbursement account, flex-spending account, employer paid life insurance and short and long term disability.  HSS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check required. HealthSource Saginaw is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer for all including Women, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Must possess levels of knowledge of psychosocial therapies and social casework generally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s seeking Master’s or Master's Degree from an Accredited School of Social Work (BSW/MSW).
• Must be licensed, or eligible for licensure, by the State of Michigan.
• Must be aware of regulations and ensure coverage for supervision when practicing under limited licensure.
• Full licensure is expected within 2-years when working with a limited license under supervision unless approved by direct supervisor for an extension.
• Prefer two years of experience in the field of Social Work or Counseling.
• Must complete Basic Life Support (BLS) certification every 2 years - provided during orientation if needed and onsite thereafter.

Summary

• Completes psychosocial admission assessments, including evaluation of psychosocial and emotional functioning, events precipitating admission, identification of patient needs, limitations, and strengths.
• Complies with The Joint Commission (TJC) and Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) standards with regards to the quality of documentation and time frames for completions of assessments and treatment documentation. Keeps current on State and Federal regulations, as well as professional standards and makes recommendations, as appropriate, concerning changes needed in policy and procedures.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans in consultation with the patient and other treatment team members; participates in plan reviews to determine effectiveness and revises the treatment plan accordingly in weekly team/patient care conferences. Ensures awareness of insurance coverage and estimated length of stay are appropriate for patient specific diagnosis and recovery needs.
• Gathers information regarding the patient; family dynamics, background, current situation, etc. from relevant sources. Maintains timely communication with patient’s family/significant relations and is a liaison between family, facility and community resources.
• Provides intervention services including crisis intervention, individual, and family therapies in relation to wellbeing related to illness, disability, and hospitalization. Identifies/makes recommendations for alternate treatment methods as necessary.
• Coordinates discharge plans with the interdisciplinary team and community resources, serving as a patient advocate/case manager for securing community support/further care, provides education for patient and families/significant relations, ensures discharge forms are complete (including releases or waivers) and delivered to the appropriate aftercare providers.
• Assesses the need for staff development programs in relation to psychosocial needs of the rehabilitation patients and their support systems.
• Maintains professional knowledge through participation with continuing education to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the therapy setting. He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's changing status.
• Performs additional assignments as requested by the MRC Executive and/or Director of Nursing, or as may be required by changes in current Federal, State or regulatory agency requirements/guidelines.