Description
Position at Sharon Hospital
Responsible for providing social work services and discharge planning functions for the hospital. The social worker provides assessment evaluation education resources as well as placement for both inpatient and outpatient for a variety of psychosocial needs including substance abuse and mental health. Population served based on scope of services in the department which includes all age groups.
Essential Responsibilities
1. Performs psychosocial assessments to determine social service and discharge/transition planning needs.
2. Provides support counseling and crisis intervention.
3. Communicates and collaborates with health care team as well as patient family and other caretakers to optimize support and discharge/transition planning needs.
4. Involves patient family and caretakers in the formation and revisions of the plan of care taking into account customer preferences and assessment changes.
5. Maintains current knowledge of available resources and resource materials within the community.
6. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situations.
7. Actively participates in department staff meetings huddles and palliative care meetings.
8. Fulfills regulatory requirements i.e. COP TJC and DPH.
9. Documentation meets current standards and policies.
10. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect Excellence Accountability Compassion Honor).
11. Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
12. Performs other duties as required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Master Social Worker (MSW).
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
PREFER: Two (2) years of social work experience.
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities Requirements:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to multitask make decisions and communicate effectively.
License Registration or Certification Requirements:
Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or license eligible.
Company: Sharon Hospital
Org Unit: 1176
Department: Care Coordination
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $32.23 $59.86 Hourly