Social Worker- PRN
Social Worker- PRN
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12-07-2025
Job Description
Social Worker- PRN
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Display good theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and appropriate treatment techniques for each type of therapy.
- Responsible for performing psychosocial assessments on all patients to determine social service needs diagnosis and plan of care.
- Evaluate patient data develop and implement a plan of care for the patient.
- Ability to communicate with physician regarding social service needs of the patient. Assist the physician to facilitate inpatient care.
- Participate in plan of care for each patient; work cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team; completes progress notes and discharge plans in a timely fashion.
- Provide individual patient and family therapy and crisis intervention.
- Provide care appropriate to condition for pediatric or adolescent population.
- Observe and communicate pertinent information regarding patient mental status and behavior occurrences and/or negative response to treatment or intervention to physician and/or appropriate health care team members.
- Engage in therapeutic relationships that focus on patient needs and provide a structured process for patients to reach objectives outlined in the plan of care
- Maintain current knowledge of social medical and psychiatric services available within the community; maintain supply of resource materials to be distributed to patients when needed and is able to obtain other resources as needed.
- Communicate with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
- Collaborate with Utilization Review Coordinator and other members of the healthcare team to provide for psychosocial assistance.
- Treat patients and families with respect and dignity. Identify and address psychosocial needs of patient and family.
- Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Coordinate and supervise patient care as necessary.
- Utilize verbal and physical de-escalation as warranted in order to keep patients safe and remain current in warranted certification and training.
- Demonstrate all applicable competencies for the position and participate in periodic re-evaluation of such competencies.
- Communicate appropriately and clearly to the Director of Social Work co-workers and physicians.
- Work collaboratively with members of the treatment team and consult with other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patients needs.
- Maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
- Treat patients and families with respect and dignity; provide emotional support.
- Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality.
- Provide education to the patient and family concerning plans of care compliance with the plan of care medications and their side effects.
- Function as a patient and family advocate at all times.
- Orient new staff members and volunteers.
- Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality.
- Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.
- Interact professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
- Act on performance improvement issues identified during CQI meetings.
- Actively participate in Utilization Review Committee CQI varying team meetings and other meetings as appropriate.
- Demonstrate an ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situations.
- Accurately determine type of assistance/setting/resources necessary for the patient/ family and provides appropriate resources/assistance/list of facilities.
- Ensure documentation meets current standards and policies.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adhere to all Hospital policies.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Maintain proficient use of basic computer programs including the Hospitals electronic health record and other programs needed to complete the role.
- Complete annual education requirements.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings supervision and on-going training.
- Maintain regulatory requirements including all federal state local regulations and accrediting organization standards.
- Respect the privacy of patients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the patients treatment. All patient-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
- Report to work on time and as scheduled.
- Meet dress code standards; appearance is professional neat and clean.
- Wear identification while on duty.
- Use the computerized timekeeping system correctly.
- Complete annual education requirements.
- Complete in services and returns in a timely fashion.
- Maintain current required trainings certifications and licensure in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
- Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
- Actively participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
- Comply with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
- Communicate the mission ethics and goals of the hospital as well as the focus statement of the department.
- Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
- Other job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Masters Degree in Social Work.
- Licensure: Current Ohio licensure as a Social Worker.
- Other: CPR required.
- Skills:
- Ability to deal with crisis situations which require prompt decision and action.
- Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths aptitudes and abilities.
- Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in using Hospital computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.
- Practical and creative problem solving skills.
- Additional languages in addition to English preferred.
- Experience: A minimum of one (2) year experience in all aspects of social service with an emphasis in psychiatric work and/or at-risk youth developmental disabilities autism or psychiatric/behavioral health nursing highly desirable.
- Additional languages in addition to English preferred.
WHY WORK FOR US:
At Bluestonewe pride ourselves in possessing a dynamic collaborative culture throughout all of our programs. We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive benefits including:
- Dental vision and medical insurance
- 403(b) plan & employer match
- Life insurance
- Paid long-term disability
- Generous paid time off and holidays
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
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