Patient Care Social Worker
Company: Maria Parham Health
Location: Henderson
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Maria Parham HealthWho We Are:People are our passion and
purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not
just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health
is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are
fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American
Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from
Leapfrog.Where We Are:Henderson offers a great outdoors, including
the region's largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating,
fishing, water skiing, and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting
and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find
yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time
employees - Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO
donation programs - Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical,
and financial wellness assistance - Loan Repayment and Tuition
Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - Robust employee
recognition and awards programs - And much more--- -Position
SummaryA qualified social worker who provides social work services
for clients and their families who have problems in social
functioning as it relates to their discharge planning and continued
progress in the treatment plan. Functions as a member of an
interdisciplinary healthcare team. Perform other related
duties.Reports to: Director of Case Management -Responsibilities of
the PositionInterviews and assesses patients and/or patient's
family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.Determines,
prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and
external services/interventions.Participates in case reviews to
evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare
team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with
patient's treatment plan.Assists with discharge planning and
processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including
transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services,
and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.Performs
Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.Assists patients with
Safety Net applications when needed.Coordinates/Develops
appropriate safety plan/measures if patient's plan is to be
discharged to the community.Provides brief, solution-focused
interventions to patients with the goal of assisting in stabilizing
crisis.Provides information to hospital staff related to community
resources and behavioral health processes. Coordinates with
outpatient Behavioral Health service providers to create continuity
of care including securing outpatient appointments as
necessary.Completes behavioral health consultations with patients
that present for medical services throughout the hospital system
either in person or by use of telemedicine equipment.Monitors
compliance with standards of care for patients with behavioral
health needs in the Emergency Department. This includes making
recommendations related to maintaining a safe environment of care
and level of observation needs of the patient.Required
EducationBachelor's degree in Social Work is required. -Minimum
Work ExperiencePrevious experience with counseling and discharge
planning is preferred.Experience providing crisis services is
preferred.Experience working in the Emergency Department is
preferred.Experience working on an inpatient Behavioral Health Unit
is preferred.Experience using Telemedicine equipment for assessment
is preferred.Knowledge of Recovery and Wellness Philosophy is
preferred. -EEOC StatementMaria Parham Health is committed to
providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and
employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting
discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment
because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin,
disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual
orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law.Equal opportunity and
affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in
candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected
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Keywords: Maria Parham Health, Cary , Patient Care Social Worker, Healthcare , Henderson, North Carolina
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