What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at United Medical Healthwest?
United Medical Rehabilitation Hospital is looking for a Part-Time Social Worker to join our dynamic team! An inpatient rehabilitation facility in Gretna, Louisiana, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to provide in-person support and advocacy for our patients and their families. In this role, you will assist with discharge planning, connect patients to essential resources, and provide emotional support throughout their rehabilitation journey. If you?re passionate about making a meaningful impact in healthcare and want to be part of a supportive, patient-focused team, we?d love to hear from you!
JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for providing social service and discharge planning functions for the hospital. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in PI activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
i. Performs psychosocial assessment on all patients.
ii. Plan and coordinate discharge of all patients.
iii. Arrange appropriate community services needed after discharge.
iv. Counsel patients with psychological, financial issues or family issues related to disability.
v. Coordinate interdisciplinary staff meetings.
vi. Arrange and coordinate family conferences as appropriate.
vii. Attend and participate in hospital committee meetings.
viii. Attend and participate in community programs and committees beneficial to the hospital, relative to discipline.
ix. Participate in activities of community education when requested.
x. All other duties as assigned.