Social Worker Defiance Regional Hospital Coping Center

As a Social Worker you will coordinate the facility placement community agency referral and social coping aspects of your assigned patients.

You will complete an initial assessment and compile discharge plans reflecting clinical and social needs by collaborating with the patient their family and medical the discharge placement options you will educate patients and families about facility placement and work with community mental health centers.

In this role you assess patients suicidal/homicidal potential take appropriate actions and implement seclusion and restraint procedures as needed.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• The licensed social worker demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development the ability to assess and interpret age/developmental specific data make treatment recommendations and evaluate patient/family response to treatment. Provides appropriate data to other caregivers and involves patient (patient centered care) family significant others and community providers in decision-making related to plan of care as appropriate when indicated and according to department/hospital policies and procedures. The patient population served includes: infants children adolescents adults and geriatric patients.

• The licensed social worker completes timely psychosocial assessments for patients admitted to the Coping Center and having a length of stay of 24 hours or more. The licensed social worker plans interventions and implements psychosocial interventions based on patient assessment of needs and strengths.

• Performs individual couple family and/or group counseling for patients on the unit and elsewhere in the hospital according to patient need. Utilizes evidence-based approach. Performs social psychotherapy under supervision according to social work scope of practice requirements.

• Assists in scheduling family marital or significant other meeting with L.I.S.W.-S when indicated.

• Initiates discussions with the physician and treatment team regarding potential patient discharge plans. Facilitates patient discharge plans per approval of the multidisciplinary team.

• Demonstrates knowledge of community resources and assists with development of referral processes. Provides educational information re: community resources coping skills etc. to patients families and other staff.

• Documents patient observations activities and data collected in the electronic medical record and/or on paper forms per current process. Documentation is accurate clear legible descriptive using correct forms terminology and abbreviations. All entries are signed dated and timed. Errors are handled appropriately. Documentation reflects concise efficient use of time. Documents timely individual group and counseling note on each session conducted.

• Provides assistance to facilitate the therapeutic transfer of patients from one hospital unit to another unit or to other hospitals/agencies.

• Completes authorization forms for release of patient information. Notifies case managers and/or prehospitalization care providers of patients admission (with consent of the patient). Maintains communication with external care providers. Complies with HIPAA regulations.

• Participates as directed in making post-discharge follow-up contact with patients.

• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings including multidisciplinary team community and departmental meetings as directed.

• Safeguards hospital supplies property and equipment from damage misuse or loss. Efficiently uses supplies and inventory.

• Understands scope of independent practice and performs with appropriate supervision. ProMedica Internal Only

• Reports promptly any problem related to patient care or hospital activity. Reports hazards promptly.

• Handles oneself in a professional and ethical manner. Reports any known or suspected improper business practices to the Hospital Compliance Officer or to any administrative staff member.

• Assists in the assessment of quality and appropriateness of Coping Center programs and levels of patient satisfaction. Participates in monitoring evaluating and modifying social work programs. Actively participates in hospital-wide quality and safety programs.

• Supports and builds teamwork/communication within the department and between other departments. Responds appropriately to visitors patients and public.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Must possess a Bachelor of Social Work or comparable social work degree.

• Skills: Extensive knowledge of the community and discharge planning . Strong interpersonal skills to work independently. Knowledge of community resources and/or federal regulations.

• License: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (Must meet all Ohio Counselor Social Worker and Family Marriage Therapist Board requirements for licensure as a licensed social worker).

• Certification: Certified to provide substance abuse treatment services. Employees hired prior to 3/1/18 will not be to obtain the certification. Anyone hired after 3/1/18 will have up to 12 months to obtain the certification. Maintain CPR certification.