What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL WORKER position at Catholic Health Initiatives?
At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable less, stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care and diagnostic imaging.
As our Social Worker you will provide direct social work services including assessment, treatment planning, intervention, counseling, and recommendations to individual patients and their families / significant others and / or groups of patients. You will be knowledgeable in areas such as active listening, social perceptiveness, critical thinking, and coordination.
- Responsibilities
- Conduct and document psychosocial assessment of patients
- Share responsibility in identifying appropriate decision makers if the patient is without capacity, educating all patients rights and encouraging participation in decision-making and care
- Provide liaison services and referrals to hospital resources and community agencies, including medication assistance programs
- Identifies mental health needs of patients and provides counselling and referral as indicated
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure continuity and coordination of patient care throughout the continuum and into the community. Informs other members of the health care team about the factors that may affect the patients health and well-being
- Serves as a resource to patient, family, and healthcare team regarding emotional and behavioral issues and refers to community services available to adolescents, adults, and elders
- Remains current of Medicare and Medicaid laws and guidelines, Medicare conditions of participation, managed care contracts, and other legal and regulatory requirements as the relate to healthcare social work services. Assures patients are informed of rights and responsibilities as participants in these programs
- Qualifications
- Required Education for Staff Job Levels
- Pay Range
CareCoordinationCSH
Masters Degree from a Council of Social Work Education accredited School of Social Work
22.89 - $33.20 / hour
We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
Salary : $23 - $33
