Social Worker - Per Diem

Overview

As a Social Worker, you play an important and trusted role in the lives of patients and their family. You are an integral part of their care and recovery.

Per Diem

Unity Hospital

Social Work

Days/Evenings/Weekends - Minimum of 16 hrs./month

• Patient Care:
  Determine patient needs through rounds, chart review, patient/family interviews and team conferences; coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences; advocate with care managers for insurance coverage approvals.
• Referral Management:
  Manage referrals related to patients at risk, determine intervention strategies, document actions, and ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly.
• Treatment Plan Development:
  Coordinate assessments and develop care plans in accordance with social work policy; implement plans preparatory to discharge or initiate continued care plans.

• Manage referrals related to psychosocial needs and determine appropriate interventions; review census to identify high-risk patients not referred; document social work interventions.
• Assess patient needs and determine appropriate modes of intervention; conduct psychosocial assessments and coordinate care plans; evaluate level of care when indicated; participate in multidisciplinary conferences.
• Execute discharge/continued care plans in compliance with regulations; coordinate with payers to obtain coverage approvals; involve patient/family in treatment planning.
• Arrange transportation as needed and act as liaison with the community and external referral sources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• One year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

• Compassionate, warm and patient-focused; exceptional documentation and planning skills; excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• For Elder
  
  ONE employment: one year of experience with frail elderly population.

• For hires on or before December 31, 2023: a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related degree is required.
• For hires on or after January 1, 2024: a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work is required.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social work; OR
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a human-services related major (e.g., sociology, gerontology, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, special education) with one year in a healthcare setting as a supervised social worker.

• Official transcript or verification from registrar’s office will be accepted upon graduation; primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date.

BS:
Social Work (Required)

Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; walking/standing briefly as needed.

Sedentary work description applies. Refer to program-specific requirements for care programs and continuing education requirements.

$24.75 - $34.00

Rochester

14626

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.