Social Worker Geriatric Psychiatric Unit - FT

• Responsible to perform psychosocial assessments on Medicare, Medicaid and high-risk patients to determine social service and discharge planning needs; always documents assessments.
• Ability to communicate with physician regarding social service and discharge planning needs of the patient.  Assists the physician to facilitate post-hospital care.
• Maintains current knowledge of resources available within the community, maintains referral list that can be provided to the patient/caregiver.  Is able to obtain other resources as needed.
• Communicates with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
• Collaborates with Utilization Management Coordinator and other members of the healthcare team to provide for psychosocial assistance or optimum post-discharge services.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.  Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patient and family.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. (Non-Essential)
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Acts on performance improvement issues identified during CQI meetings or by the LCSW consultant.
• Actively participates in Utilization Management Committee, CQI, varying team meetings and other meetings, as appropriate.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of patient/physician/personnel information.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate on patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Accurately determines type of assistance/setting/resources necessary for the patient/family and provides appropriate resources/assistance/list of facilities.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.

Minimum Education: 

• Bachelors in Social Work
• Licensed as SW

Minimum Experience: 

• One (1) year of experience in a medical setting.