What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker position at Astria Health?
Description About Astria The Astria Health system, headquartered in the heart of the state of Washington's wine country in the beautiful Yakima Valley, is the largest non-profit healthcare system based in Eastern Washington. Astria Health is the parent non-profit organization of Astria Sunnyside Hospital and Astria Toppenish Hospital and delivers care throughout the Valley through its Astria Health Hospitals and its Astria Ambulatory Care model focused on delivering the highest level of ambulatory and outpatient care in convenient locations in both the Lower and Upper Yakima Valley. Astria Ambulatory Care is designed to meet the changing lifestyles and diverse needs of those living and working throughout the region.Across our healthcare network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers and opportunities for growth and safe workplaces. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, marketing, or our clinical services in any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for providing exceptional healthcare to our communities motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion, we want to hear from you.Our operating principles define how we come together as a team to do our work. They reflect Astria Health's unique view on what's important and right - being a leader in providing innovative, exceptional rural healthcare solutions with kindness and dignity. Documenting this core aspect of our culture helps employees make good decisions independently, cultivate trust through accountability, and go beyond the expected. We believe in continuously escalating the bar for talent and performance because we are obsessed with a commitment to excellence and patient care. It also helps candidates consider career opportunities and evaluate whether they will thrive at Astria Health. Astria Health is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join our team! This will be a day shift position working Monday-Friday. What you get to do every day! Under the supervision of the Director of Case Management / Utilization Management, performs social work services and functions to patients of all ages in the area(s) of assignment, and assists in carrying out assigned tasks for the department. You will : Continuously performs psychosocial assessment, counseling, and discharge planning with identified patients of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults, or geriatric patients. Frequent communication in person or by telephone with patients / families, staff, physicians, and community agencies. Ongoing development, implementation, and modification of care plans for discharge, based on ongoing assessment findings. Continuously educates patient / families regarding community resources and / or illness / injury process. Frequently provides crisis intervention through skillful use of counseling techniques, gathering information for assessment and planning purposes, defusing the crisis of the moment, and consulting with physician regarding treatment options and their psychosocial impact. Occasionally performs data collection for department Quality Management Improvement Performs other related work as required. Collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries. Adheres to the core values and standards of the organization. Requirements Bachelors of Social Work or Masters of Social Work. LICSW or LASW Washington State Licensure One or more years' experience with adult learning principles to support nursing education and training activities. Experience in Case Management collaboration, crisis intervention, advocacy, treatment planning, cultural competence, and strong communication skills are essential. Self-directed, ability to work both independently and collaboratively with hospital community. Ability for public speaking and development / delivery of presentations. Demonstrates effective leadership and interpersonal skills. MS Office Suite skills, Internet and associated computer skills (intermediate skill level). Required Qualifications and Education. 3 years' experience in an Acute Care Hospital setting preferred. This position is identified as a safety-sensitive position for which impairment while on the job would present a substantial risk of death. As a condition of employment, you will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.SummaryPay and Benefit ExpectationsWe provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, and retirement benefits, and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive compensation range for candidates hired into each position. Pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and / or education. This position is not associated with a union contract.Astria Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer! We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics.Astria Health employees must adhere to the Company's security policies and Code of Ethics.Individuals needing accommodation in the application and testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at 509-837-1628 , at least two days before the need.Please note Astria Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider resumes from vendors including and without limitation search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
