Social Worker MSW Full Time Day
The posted compensation range of $23.98 - $34.78 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Welcome to Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926. Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five years in a row (2020-2024).
Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experienceHello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Mental Health resources for you and your family
- Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
- Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
- Adoption Assistance
- Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
- Employer Discounts
- Relocation Assistance*
- Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*
- Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000*
- Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*
*for eligible hires
Learn more about CHI Saint Joseph London and it's awards and recognitions here:CHI Saint Joseph London
Responsibilities
Works collaboratively with physicians, staff and other health care professionals within his/her Division to coordinate the care and service of selected patient populations across the continuum within the acute care setting. The role works collaboratively with patient, family, physician and other members of the health care team to achieve the highest quality clinical outcomes with the most cost effective use of available resources. The Social Worker supports responsibility for an interdisciplinary process to meet the psychosocial and transitional needs of the patient and family. The Social Worker is knowledgeable about various age-related care protocols and functions within their scope of practice. The Social Worker is an integral member of the health care team as well as the Divisional Care Management team. In addition, the position collaborates with the Divisional Care Management team on system-wide quality improvement/performance improvement initiatives.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Conducts a psychosocial assessment on identified priority patients in collaboration with family.
- Outline available strategies and services to assist in addressing psychosocial care needs, and to make recommendations as appropriate.
- Specialized screening tools may be used for the assessment such as Depression screen, Anxiety screen, Substance Abuse screen, Health Literacy screen, Mental Status screen, and Social Support screen as well as other specialized screens and evaluative tools.
- Develops individualized psychosocial case plans in collaboration with Case Manager -Acute Care based on assessment and in conjunction with other members of the Care Management team.
- Documents actions in medical record according to departmental guidelines and oversees process of exchange of information with other facilities/agencies adhering to legal mandates about confidentiality.
- Provides crisis interventions and psychosocial counseling services to restore patients and families to optimum social and psychological health based on their strengths and use of available resources.
- Provides factual information and materials to patients/families and others regarding programs end stage illnesses.
- Makes referrals promptly to appropriate agencies for services suitable to meet patients’ needs.
- Screens patients for financial assistance and helps clarify insurance benefits. Supports patients and families in their efforts to address and cope with the economic stress brought on by serious illnesses. Knowledgeable regarding financial resources.
- Assists patient and family in enrollment in needed programs and services.
- Assesses need for services through multidisciplinary rounds on patients and collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Consults with outside agencies in the delivery of individual/community care necessary to meet identified and agreed upon goals.
- Arranges for and coordinates a broad spectrum of discharge planning services for patients during their hospitalization.
- Collaborates with patient/family, physicians, and care management staff to determine patient’s post-discharge needs and plans.
- Provides patient/family with information on options/resources available and strategies for utilizing resources. Assists with all necessary referrals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- Master of Social Work (MSW) required
Required Licensure and Certifications:
- Current unrestricted license, as a social worker, in KY (MSW:KY)
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills,
Abilities and Training:
- Demonstrated experience in case management, discharge planning,
and transfer coordination - Must have excellent computer skills and ability to learn new systems.
- Knowledgeable regarding issues of chronic illnesses, loss/grief issues,
change process, family systems, relationship principals, strength
based interventions and community services - Possesses knowledge of public and private welfare and health
agencies available to serve patients and families. - Must have strong organizational (time management) skills, strong
interpersonal skills, the ability to handle multiple priorities with
strong attention to detail. - Knowledge of and practical use of good business English, spelling,
arithmetic, practices and the ability to communicate effectively using
written and verbal skills. Proficient in email communications and
internet usage along with basic use of Microsoft Excel and Word. - Knowledge of information technology to evaluate care effectiveness
(care process, outcomes and cost) - Ability to work autonomously within matrix environment without
direct supervision or support.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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