Social Worker Maternal Infant Health

Benton Harbor, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Job Summary

Plans and prioritizes care for individuals and population of clients focusing on strategies that will promote optimal health within populations. Provides peer support and role modeling related to the development of life skills and health/wellness to individuals and families during home visits if applicable. Demonstrates expertise current knowledge in patient care and management of a caseload of clients of varying complexity and seeks to improve patient family and health systems/community outcomes through the application of educational concepts/skills and preventive care in a managed care environment.

Essential Functions

Visit homes to determine client and family needs. Perform home health assessment if applicable including blood pressure pulse BMI and foot checks. Develops prioritized plan to meet needs and provides services. Follow-up with families community agencies and volunteers to evaluate effectiveness of services provided and plan for future needs.
Assesses internal and external referrals to identify patient/significant others needs level of intensity insurance benefits and other patient resources.
Develops plan of care and makes recommendations to PCPs specialists and other members of the health care team regarding care management strategies identifying strategies to maximize continuity of care across the continuum.
Assesses the educational needs of clients families and members of the health care team and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or makes appropriate referrals.
Communicates and collaborates with patient/significant others/providers/payers to coordinate services that improve access to appropriate services across the continuum of care and which promotes optimal health in a cost-effective manner.
Documents patient data plan interventions and outcomes according to department guidelines.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books journals and other literature and attending related conferences seminars etc.
Ensures that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality cost effectiveness and efficiency. Engages in process and quality improvement activities. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency and to implement new services for areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

Required

Associates Degree nursing social work occupational or physical therapy or health related field
2 years of relevant experience related field
LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATEMI State of Michigan Upon Hire Or
LIC-Physical Therapist - STATEMI State of Michigan Upon Hire Or
CRT-Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) - NB-COT National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Upon Hire Or
CRT-Speech Language Pathologist - ASHA American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Upon Hire Or
LIC-Physical Therapist Assistant - STATEMI State of Michigan Upon Hire Or
CRT-Occupational Therapy Assistant Certified (COTA) - NB-COT National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Upon Hire Or
CRT-Registered Dietitian (RD) - CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration Upon Hire Or
LIC-Master Social Worker (MSW-Master) - STATEMI State of Michigan Upon Hire Or
CRT-National Certified Counselor (NCC) - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire Or
LIC-License Practical Nursing (LPN) - STATEMI State of Michigan Upon Hire
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Healthier Communities and United Lifestyles Only 90 Days Or
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Healthier Communities and United Lifestyles Only 90 Days
LIC-Drivers License - STATEMI State of Michigan Healthier Communities and United Lifestyles Only Upon Hire

Preferred

Bachelors Degree related field

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Corewell Health Center for Wellness - 133 W Main St - Benton Harbor

Department Name

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

Days Worked

Weekend Frequency

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