Social Worker Per Diem

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Description

Scion Health is committed to a culture of service excellence, demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer critical care similar to traditional hospitals or ICUs, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery of chronic, critically ill, and medically complex patients.

• The Social Worker Case Manager coordinates, facilitates, and executes social work functions by collaborating effectively with the Interdisciplinary Care Transitions (ICT) team.
• Follows patients throughout the care continuum, identifying and addressing psychosocial needs.
• Provides ongoing support through assessment, treatment plans, case management, mediation, referral, consultation, education, and advocacy.
• Enhances patient management and satisfaction by integrating case management, discharge planning, and social work practices.
• Acts as a patient advocate, investigates adverse occurrences, and performs staff education related to discharge planning and psychosocial healthcare aspects.
• Advocates for understanding physical, biological, psychological, emotional, and environmental factors affecting patient health.

• Coordinates psychosocial activities with the interdisciplinary team for comprehensive discharge planning.
• Uses critical thinking for effective discharge planning.
• Maintains current knowledge of community resources, case management, and psychosocial/legal issues.
• Conducts biopsychosocial assessments for timely discharge planning.
• Serves as a patient advocate, fostering collaborative relationships for informed decision-making.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and conferences.
• Provides education on post-hospital needs.
• Collaborates on care plans and goals with clinical staff.
• Educates patients and families on cultural, ethical, and legal considerations, including patient rights and advance directives.
• Makes appropriate community resource referrals.
• Provides age-appropriate psychosocial support across the lifespan.
• Coordinates social services to support family functioning and healthcare benefits.
• Participates in hospital committees as requested.
• Arranges discharge and post-hospital care through community agencies.

• Graduate of an accredited program;
  Master of Social Work preferred.
• Social Work License as required by state.
• Case Management certification preferred.
• Three years of healthcare experience; prior case management or discharge planning experience preferred.

• Knowledge of payor practices, regulations, standards, and reimbursement.
• Knowledge of Medicare, insurance processes, and contracts.
• Understanding of accreditation standards and compliance.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare