Social Worker

Pride Health is hiring a Social Worker to support our client’s medical facility in Sitka, AK. This is a full-time opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• As a member of the care coordination team, I work closely with the inpatient multidisciplinary team to assess the biopsychosocial needs of any patient admitted to the hospital for medical care.
• Responsible for discharge planning working in collaboration with the Inpatient Care Coordinators to include identifying barriers to discharge, documentation, identifying community resources and agencies that may be needed at the time of discharge, identifying Durable Medical Equipment (DME) needs, developing discharge plans in agreement with patient and/or family/caregiver.
• Completes swing bed assessments at the time of admission into subacute rehabilitation services and ensures the patient and/or family/caregiver understand this level of care and participation requirements.
• Facilitate or co-facilitates patient/family care conferences to ensure the patient and family/caregiver have knowledge and understanding of acute/chronic illness, understand the plan of care, and to provide guidance in navigating the health care system.
• Assists patients to make decisions about their health care and whether they would like family/caregiver involved in those decisions (i.e., Advance Directive, Power of Attorney, POLST, etc).
• Identifies what community resources are available to assist the patient and/or family/caregiver during hospitalization and recovery; submitting any requests that may support the patient in meeting basic living requirements (i.e., housing, meals, transportation, etc.).
• Assisting patients with any financial or legal matters (i.e., banks statements, referral to lawyers, applying for VA/VOICE services, applying for Medicaid, etc.)
• Assisting patients with long term care or assisted living needs; assisting with application process, verifying payer source, arranging for transportation and escort to facility.
• Finding alternative solutions to meet the physical and emotional needs of each patient.
• Assisting patients with dental/denture care, podiatric care, eye care, and hearing services while a patient is in the hospital.
• Refers to Social Service Clinician (LCSW) for chemical dependence, mental health, and crisis support intervention.
• Maintains complete and accurate records as required by SEARHC policy and state and federal regulations.
• Participate in daily and weekly (Swing Bed) multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Participates in staff/team training and meetings and incorporates concepts and skills into the delivery of patient services.
• Participates in all required and assigned SEARCH training.
• Establishes and maintains up-to-date knowledge and effective working relationships with local community resources.
• Develops and maintains a trusting and partnering relationship with assigned patients to assist in the success of their care and recovery.
• Supports provider decision making and builds on provider-patient interventions.
• Coordinates and works well with other team members to ensure continuum of care.
• Obtains complete and accurate information in a courteous, respectful, and culturally sensitive manner.
• Documents patient notes clearly and timely to provide adequate information for other health care providers.

Must have Skills/qualifications/experience:

• Communication skills to report patient activities and deviations from normal; ability to interact positively and effectively with patients and families.
• Use of equipment and software, such as: computers, electronic health record, fax, google drive and phone system.
• Application of effective and clear oral and written communication.
• Empathic and supportive listening.
• Developing interpersonal relationships to work as an effective team mem
• BSW or MSW in social services required.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License or can be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital environment in social work.

Additional Information:

Location: Sitka, AK

Job Duration: Full-time, Permanent

Shifts: Monday- Friday, Day Shift

Salary Range: $62,000.00 to $78,000.00 (dependent upon experience)

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.