Social Worker - Per Diem

Summary

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

• STATUS: Per Diem
• LOCATION: Unity Hospital
• SCHEDULE: Days/Evenings/Weekends - Minimum of 16 hrs/month.

• One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Compassionate, warm and patient-focused
• Exceptional documentation and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Determine patient needs through rounds, chart review, patient/family interviews and team conferences; coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences; work with care managers to advocate for patient/family to obtain approval for insurance coverage.
• Manage referrals related to patients at risk and determine appropriate intervention strategies and document as implemented; ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documented.
• Coordinate assessments and develop care plan in accordance with accepted social work policy; implement plan of intervention preparatory to discharge or initiate continued care plan.
• Act as intermediary with health care insurance providers, advocating for patient/family to obtain approval for coverage; involve patient/family in treatment planning process.
• Execute plan of discharge/continued care mutually agreeable to patient/family; notify involved parties within 24 hours of receipt of discharge authorization.
• Arrange transportation of patient where needed in accordance with hospital procedure.
• Act as liaison with the community and serve as a referral source.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• One year experience preferred, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• FOR Elder
  
  ONE EMPLOYMENT:
  One year experience with frail elderly population.

• For those hired on or before December 31, 2023, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related degree is required.
• For those hired 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, including sociology, gerontology, psychology, rehabilitation counseling or special education; AND One year in a healthcare setting where the individual is working as a supervised social worker who works directly with individuals.

• Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.
• Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date.

BS:
Social Work (Required)

S - Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

$24.75 - $34.00

City:
Rochester

Postal Code: 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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), 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.