Social Worker, Community Health

Job Summary Community Healthcare Access Team (CHAT) social work position specializes in improving the well-being of patients and their families in our community. Provides information about community resources, makes referrals, and assists patients of all ages with accessing services. Functions as a liaison between hospital, schools, behavioral health resources, and primary/specialty care clinics, to provide high quality services. May conduct individual and group psychoeducation and support sessions, as well as provide ongoing case management, crisis intervention, and presentations for community members.

The primary work is in the outpatient/community setting. Outreach component to be anticipated with attending community events or operating in community spaces. Expected to understand and, on some occasions, perform the job functions and responsibilities expected of a hospital social worker.

• Screens and responds to incoming requests:
  Provides information about community resources, referrals and assistance with accessing services;
  Screens requests for service; assesses to make initial determination of appropriate type and level of service needed;
  Collaborates with inpatient and ED social work teams.
• Conducts initial assessments of client situation, including problem clarification and psychosocial status. Develops a plan for service or referral.
• Provides office-based case management per guidelines for programs. Refers and links patients to primary care, specialty care, and behavioral health services as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Social Work
• One of the following credentials is required: LICSW, LASW, LSWAIC, LSWAA – need to obtain full licensure within 4 years of graduation from MSW.
• Knowledgeable about behavioral health and developmental stages. Experience working with specific patient populations relevant to area of assignment.
• Oral and written language skills, visual and aural skills in order to effectively communicate, ensure, and provide for patient needs, and to provide a legal record of this care.
• Accountability for professional practice, commitment to patient care, and commitment to uphold the Patient Bill of Rights.

• 2–3 years of social work experience in a hospital setting preferred or community setting.
• 1 year experience in a healthcare agency/environment.

At Evergreen Health, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well‑being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On‑demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

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