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Purpose Statement/Position Summary                                  

The Social Worker, MSW (Per Diem) is responsible for providing interventions to remove psychosocial barriers preventing safe and timely transition through the continuum of care.   The social worker has the responsibility to obtain, plan, and communicate with the team, peers and supervisor utilizing all methods of communication and adhering to policies and procedures.                                      

Essential Job Outcomes & Functions                                       

Manages a specific caseload of patients as identified by the Social Work Service Department.  Evaluates and assesses to determine those social, emotional, financial and cultural factors of the patient’s life situation that may contribute to the total diagnosis and treatment plan for the patient.  Demonstrates a comprehensive and systematic approach in providing a variety of therapeutic and intervention modalities to remove psychosocial barriers that prevent a safe and timely transition through the continuum of care. 

Collaborates with the case manager and the healthcare team to provide education, resources, and referrals to patients, families and caretaker. Assures that psychosocial and socioeconomic needs are addressed in the treatment or discharge plan.  Facilitates coordination among health care professionals, services, and settings involved in the patient’s care, with a focus on enhancing patient satisfaction through assuring that the rights of the patient and family are respected and maintained throughout the continuum of care.                                             

Maintains professionalism and provides ongoing education to the healthcare team regarding the social workers role and psychosocial issues as it relates to patient care.                                        

Educates, facilitates and coordinates with the patient, families, caretakers, and community agencies to ensure that resources available to the patient are in place to prevent readmission to the hospital; assuring effective and efficient utilization of private, public, and philanthropic funds. 

Responds to and completes psychosocial services in a timely and efficient manner, causing no avoidable delay in the implementation of the treatment plan or in the anticipated discharge time or date.  Manages complex bio psychosocial cases to expedite patient/family follow through of treatment plan.

Communication :  Practices open and honest communication demonstrating support and empathy. Respectfully asks questions and practices active listening to gain full understanding of diverse perspectives. Maintains the self-esteem and confidence of others. Effectively conveys both written and oral communication to achieve mutual understanding, while appropriately adapting the message, style and tone to accommodate a variety of audiences.                                                           

Synergy                               

Teamwork:  Participates as active team member, demonstrating a willingness to engage and accept shared responsibility. Works cooperatively and collaboratively within and across departments to achieve positive results.