What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker II position at AtlantiCare?
Minimum Qualifications :
- Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required.
- Current New Jersey state licensure LCSW.
- Valid driver's license required for the Social Workers charged to Case Management, FQHC and the Hospice Departments.
- Minimum 1 year experience, preferably within healthcare
POSITION SUMMARY
The Social Worker is a member of the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with the Physician. The Social Worker utilizes the care process consistent with their license or certification including initiation of interventions within individual scope of practice. The Registered Nurse is responsible to oversee any necessary coordination of the interdisciplinary plan of care and provides for its consistency with the medical treatment plan. The patient care process includes :
Licensed and registered care providers responsible for utilizing the care process relative to their scope of practice and knowledge base, may document the assessment, plan, intervention and evaluation. All patient care activities are administered according to standards, procedural guidelines and organizational policy.
The Social Worker actively supports performance improvement initiatives and provides leadership to other members of the patient care team. By participating in educational activities, the Social Worker assumes responsibility for continued professional and personal growth.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION : Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required.
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION : Current New Jersey state licensure LCSW.
Valid driver's license required for the Social Workers charged to Case Management, FQHC Health Services and the Hospice Departments.
EXPERIENCE : Minimum 1 year experience, preferably within healthcare. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
Exhibits the core behavioral competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients, as defined on the unit specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury.
Position requires considerable walking and standing. Position requires frequent periods of driving a motor vehicle.
Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to department leadership.
The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
