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Medical Social Worker III
$59k-71k (estimate)
Part Time | Hospital
6 Days Ago
Cape Fear Valley Health is Hiring a Medical Social Worker III Near Fayetteville, NC
FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical Center
LocationFayetteville, North Carolina
DepartmentAdministration Psych
Job FamilyProfessional
Work ShiftWeekends (United States of America)
SummaryThe Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Case Manager performs as a clinician in the Emergency Department providing crisis intervention for individuals and families for child/adolescent or adult patients and maintains competency and licensure as delineated through education and experience. This person is responsible for psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and coordination of referrals and resource information to patients and families in need of assistance. This person independently identifies complex patients as well as receives referrals from nursing and other ancillary staff related to psychiatric patients in the emergency room (red zone and/or pediatric ED). The Medical Social Worker III provides an array of social work services to patients and families to promote understanding and resolution of problems related to mental illness, interpersonal conflicts, and other psychiatric issues. This person works collaboratively to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum at the appropriate level of care.
Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesMAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS: The following is a summary of the major essential functions of the job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.
Provides psychosocial and diagnostic screenings and assessments for individuals and families for patients within the Pediatric/Adult Emergency Department related to psychiatric/mental health issues. Develops therapeutic relationships and obtains psychosocial and financial information necessary for the facilitation of appropriate discharge planning through contact with patients and family members, review of medical charts, and collection of information from medical staff personnel. Provides crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and initiates referrals to appropriate resources to ensure patient/family behavioral and emotional needs are addressed. Documents assessment, the on-going plan, case progress, intervention(s), and reassesses patients as needed in medical record according to facility requirements, licensure and regulatory guidelines. Initiates referrals and makes recommendations to medical staff personnel to enable patient to be prepared for safe and timely discharge or transfer. Provides support and education to patient/family. Assists patient/family in coping with hospitalization, disability, and mental illness. Utilizes communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills with patient, family, healthcare team and community. Develops positive relationships with post-acute care providers and community services. As patient is transferred or discharged from the ED, communicates pertinent information to next facility to facilitate the patients’ transition to the next level of care. Provides information, education to patient/family on community resources and options for post-acute care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Initiates referrals to community agencies as needed. Ensures patient is provided choice of post acute facilities/ agencies per HIPAA regulations and Center for Medicare/ Medicaid Services. Serves as patient advocate. Enhances collaborative relationship to maximize the patient’s and family’s ability to make informed decisions. Understands placement intricacies and can interpret requirements from state, local and federal agencies to optimize placements of patients in the most appropriate setting. Aligns needs of patient with appropriate placement option. Provides alternate plan of care options at the appropriate level of care based on patient/family needs and in collaboration with physician and/or designated team members. Coordinates the plan of care with the interdisciplinary team and communicates to the patient/family verbally and in writing to meet the patient and organizational needs. Serves as a resource for processing issues such as guardianship, abuse, neglect, power of attorney, healthcare surrogate, advance directives or psychiatric involuntary commitment. Adheres to mandates, standards, and policies and procedures as determined at the federal, state, health system and department level as well as the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics. Promotes positive customer service and service orientation in the performance of position duties and responsibilities and interactions with patients, hospital staff and visitors. Participates in continuing education and applicable hospital mandatory training. Completes all required documentation fully and in a timely manner. Consults with the Acute Care Nurse Navigator when clinical explanation of disease processes, clarification of physicians’ orders, and other pertinent information is needed to determine, safe appropriate discharge plan. Participates in weekend and holiday rotation as required. Serves as preceptor for newly hired Medical Social Workers as requested by the Leadership Team. Participates in quality improvement activities at the direction of the Leadership Team to improve processes and promote evidenced based practice. Other duties as assigned.
Required Licenses And CertificationsBLS - American Heart Association, LCSWA - NC Social Work Certification And Licensure Board, LCSW - NC Social Work Certification And Licensure Board
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
LocationFayetteville, North Carolina
DepartmentAdministration Psych
Job FamilyProfessional
Work ShiftWeekends (United States of America)
SummaryThe Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Case Manager performs as a clinician in the Emergency Department providing crisis intervention for individuals and families for child/adolescent or adult patients and maintains competency and licensure as delineated through education and experience. This person is responsible for psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and coordination of referrals and resource information to patients and families in need of assistance. This person independently identifies complex patients as well as receives referrals from nursing and other ancillary staff related to psychiatric patients in the emergency room (red zone and/or pediatric ED). The Medical Social Worker III provides an array of social work services to patients and families to promote understanding and resolution of problems related to mental illness, interpersonal conflicts, and other psychiatric issues. This person works collaboratively to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum at the appropriate level of care.
Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesMAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS: The following is a summary of the major essential functions of the job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time.
Provides psychosocial and diagnostic screenings and assessments for individuals and families for patients within the Pediatric/Adult Emergency Department related to psychiatric/mental health issues. Develops therapeutic relationships and obtains psychosocial and financial information necessary for the facilitation of appropriate discharge planning through contact with patients and family members, review of medical charts, and collection of information from medical staff personnel. Provides crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and initiates referrals to appropriate resources to ensure patient/family behavioral and emotional needs are addressed. Documents assessment, the on-going plan, case progress, intervention(s), and reassesses patients as needed in medical record according to facility requirements, licensure and regulatory guidelines. Initiates referrals and makes recommendations to medical staff personnel to enable patient to be prepared for safe and timely discharge or transfer. Provides support and education to patient/family. Assists patient/family in coping with hospitalization, disability, and mental illness. Utilizes communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills with patient, family, healthcare team and community. Develops positive relationships with post-acute care providers and community services. As patient is transferred or discharged from the ED, communicates pertinent information to next facility to facilitate the patients’ transition to the next level of care. Provides information, education to patient/family on community resources and options for post-acute care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Initiates referrals to community agencies as needed. Ensures patient is provided choice of post acute facilities/ agencies per HIPAA regulations and Center for Medicare/ Medicaid Services. Serves as patient advocate. Enhances collaborative relationship to maximize the patient’s and family’s ability to make informed decisions. Understands placement intricacies and can interpret requirements from state, local and federal agencies to optimize placements of patients in the most appropriate setting. Aligns needs of patient with appropriate placement option. Provides alternate plan of care options at the appropriate level of care based on patient/family needs and in collaboration with physician and/or designated team members. Coordinates the plan of care with the interdisciplinary team and communicates to the patient/family verbally and in writing to meet the patient and organizational needs. Serves as a resource for processing issues such as guardianship, abuse, neglect, power of attorney, healthcare surrogate, advance directives or psychiatric involuntary commitment. Adheres to mandates, standards, and policies and procedures as determined at the federal, state, health system and department level as well as the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics. Promotes positive customer service and service orientation in the performance of position duties and responsibilities and interactions with patients, hospital staff and visitors. Participates in continuing education and applicable hospital mandatory training. Completes all required documentation fully and in a timely manner. Consults with the Acute Care Nurse Navigator when clinical explanation of disease processes, clarification of physicians’ orders, and other pertinent information is needed to determine, safe appropriate discharge plan. Participates in weekend and holiday rotation as required. Serves as preceptor for newly hired Medical Social Workers as requested by the Leadership Team. Participates in quality improvement activities at the direction of the Leadership Team to improve processes and promote evidenced based practice. Other duties as assigned.
Required Licenses And CertificationsBLS - American Heart Association, LCSWA - NC Social Work Certification And Licensure Board, LCSW - NC Social Work Certification And Licensure Board
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Part Time
INDUSTRY
Hospital
SALARY
$59k-71k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/19/2024
WEBSITE
www.capefearvalley.com
HEADQUARTERS
Fayetteville, North Carolina
SIZE
3,000 - 7,500
CEO
Charlene Onyot
INDUSTRY
Hospital
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About Cape Fear Valley Health
About Cape Fear Valley Health: Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed regional health system serving a six-county region of Southeastern North Carolina, with more than 1 million patients annually. A private not-for-profit organization and the state's 8th largest health system, it includes Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care and Bladen County Hospital. Cape Fear Valley Health also managers Harnett Health, which includes Betsy Johnson Hospital and Central Harnett Hospital.
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