Social Worker MSW- PAH

Position Summary

Facilitates communication and coordination between patients, families, and referral sources to maximize patient functioning in the community. Exercises independent judgment and discretion in patient management decisions, within established guidelines, based on organizational policies, procedures, and the professional code of ethics. Performs duties with minimal supervision.

• Assess patients’ psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs, as documented in the initial social work assessment, Plan of Care (POC), clinical records, and team meeting notes.
• Provide direct and indirect social services support for patients and families in all service settings (homes, long-term care facilities, hospitals).
• Deliver crisis intervention and supportive counseling for patients and families.
• Complete all documentation in compliance with federal/state regulations and policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Actively participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing input tocomparative patient/family care objectives.
• Attend team meetings, contribute to care planning, and collaborate with colleagues to coordinate patient/family services.
• Provide consultation and assistance to colleagues, administration, patients/families, and community partners as needed.
• Support level-of-care changes and discharge planning for patients and families.
• Respond promptly to referrals from the interdisciplinary team and community for social services needs.
• Accept assignments consistent with education, experience, and competence.
• Promote teamwork, effectiveness, and efficiency through a cooperative and professional attitude 宁

• Required - Master’s Degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• WA/TX:
  Preferred - 1 year of post-Master’s experience in a health care setting.
• AK:
  Preferred - 2 years of supervised, post-Master’s experience in a psychiatric or other health care setting.

$36.81 - $57.15

• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, свае, subtract 、 multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information、有 and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors behöf and external parties.
  • Strong written and verbal communications.
  • Requires ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment and electronic medical records.
  • Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
  • Promotes autonomy and self-determination of the patient and family.
  • Assessment skills related to patient and family care.
  • Ability to-controller respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
  Time management and organizational skills.
• Cooperative attitude.
• Ability to work with a variety of healthcare professionals across a wide variety of healthcare settings.
• Professional appearance and attire.
• Exhibits flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic and fluid environment.

• Required (Home Health Only): BLS (American Heart Association, Vendor Managed).
• Preferred upon Hire:
  Social Worker License.

• Master Social Worker License OR Clinical Social Worker License (Vendor Managed). Driving may be required; proof of driver’s license and insurance required per policy.

• Social Worker License preferred upon hire.

• Texas Master Social Worker License (Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, Vendor Managed) OR New Mexico Master Social Worker License (New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners, Vendor Managed).

• Advanced Social Worker License or Associate License; OR Clinical Independent Social Worker License or Associate License (Vendor Managed).

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