PS Social Service Worker
PS Social Service Worker
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Job Summary
The Social Service Worker will be housed in the University of Utah Department of Internal Medicine Division of Epidemiologys Program for Addiction Research Clinical Care Knowledge and Advocacy PARCKA . The incumbent will be part of a multidisciplinary care team and provide patient navigation/case management for participants on a clinical trial. Job duties will require interaction with study participants investigators clinic/hospital and research/evaluation staff. The incumbent will work closely with the project coordinators and managers to accomplish study goals and meet timelines per study guidelines.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions: Assess and assist participants in medical substance use housing and access to medical care. Develops and coordinates treatment plans tailored to the individual social circumstances substance use and personal goals/desires. Adheres to all aspects of a research protocol complying with regulations and procedures. May explain and obtain informed consent. Conducts research assessments including structured assessments of sensitive topics with highrisk populations. Answers patient queries and maintains research records in compliance with regulations. Determines visit windows from protocol schedules subject visits and sends visit reminders to help retain them in the study and prevent study attrition. Ensures study visits and procedures do not conflict with existing schedules. Review medical records for patient data and complete data entry process for study using various databases. May travel to a variety of sites both within and outside the University campus to obtain data. Attend research meetings with team members and investigators. Comments: Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead. Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patients status and provide care as described in the departments policies and procedures manual. 2023 The University of Utah 250 East 200 South Suite 125 Salt Lake City Utah.581.2169 The University of Utah Disclaimer Privacy Webmaster
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Social Work or a related field plus two years of clinical experience in a hospital or clinic preferably in mental health related services or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required licensed as a Social Service Worker in the State of Utah required; Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtain one within one month of hire; demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patients status and provide care as described in the departments policies and procedures manual. This position is patientsensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients coworkers and community by requiring all patientsensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
The Social Service Worker will be housed in the University of Utah Department of Internal Medicine Division of Epidemiologys Program for Addiction Research Clinical Care Knowledge and Advocacy PARCKA . The incumbent will be part of a multidisciplinary care team and provide patient navigation/case management for participants on a clinical trial. Job duties will require interaction with study participants investigators clinic/hospital and research/evaluation staff. The incumbent will work closely with the project coordinators and managers to accomplish study goals and meet timelines per study guidelines.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions: Assess and assist participants in medical substance use housing and access to medical care. Develops and coordinates treatment plans tailored to the individual social circumstances substance use and personal goals/desires. Adheres to all aspects of a research protocol complying with regulations and procedures. May explain and obtain informed consent. Conducts research assessments including structured assessments of sensitive topics with highrisk populations. Answers patient queries and maintains research records in compliance with regulations. Determines visit windows from protocol schedules subject visits and sends visit reminders to help retain them in the study and prevent study attrition. Ensures study visits and procedures do not conflict with existing schedules. Review medical records for patient data and complete data entry process for study using various databases. May travel to a variety of sites both within and outside the University campus to obtain data. Attend research meetings with team members and investigators. Comments: Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead. Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patients status and provide care as described in the departments policies and procedures manual. 2023 The University of Utah 250 East 200 South Suite 125 Salt Lake City Utah.581.2169 The University of Utah Disclaimer Privacy Webmaster
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Social Work or a related field plus two years of clinical experience in a hospital or clinic preferably in mental health related services or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required licensed as a Social Service Worker in the State of Utah required; Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtain one within one month of hire; demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patients status and provide care as described in the departments policies and procedures manual. This position is patientsensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients coworkers and community by requiring all patientsensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
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