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Job Title:Social Worker - Acute Care

Employment Type:Full-time

Shift:Day Shift
Location: Saint Francis Hospital - Wilmington DE

Position Purpose

The Medical Master of Social Work position (MSW) monitors the patients progress throughout hospitalization and documents relevant findings with regard to Social Services and discharge planning in a timely manner. Responsibilities as follows: Establish accountability for data-driven quality care service and financial outcomes related to patient transitions of care. Set priorities for improving processes and outcomes related to patient care transitions. Consider outcomes focusing on the appropriateness efficacy efficiency timeliness accessibility continuity of care the safety of the care environment and respect of the patients personal values preferences and beliefs.

As a Social Worker you will:

• Prioritizes and Facilitates discharge planning in a timely manner for those with post-acute care needs in order to avoid unnecessary delays

• Maintains documentation in medical record and Midas.

• Interviews patients/significant others within one working day of referral to obtain data on personal social medical emotional cultural and religious history in order to delineate problems requiring Social Work intervention and to plan appropriate services.

• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team members regarding discharge planning and arranges for needed care in the home or an alternate setting.

• Consults assesses refers coordinates interventions in cases of suspected or actual situations of child or abuse and neglect or other forms of domestic violence and/or sexual abuse.

• Completes appropriate assessments for assigned patients to identify gaps in care develop goals and facilitate interventions and resources.

• Assists patients/families to complete applications for Medicaid benefits.

• Manages the placement process into inpatient facilities. Reviews financial resources for long term placement and provides education to the patient/family. Also develops plans for transfer to SNF acute rehabilitation facilities assisted living inpatient substance abuse centers and inpatient psychiatric hospitals.

• Facilitates patient/family and provider meetings as necessary to develop and plan strategies related to psychosocial and economic issues particularly those related to care progression and transition. May act as the liaison between patients/families and all providers of care within and external to the organization on social issues.

• Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to identify patients at risk for rehospitalization and mediates barriers to successful discharge plan.

• Works collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary team in assisting individual patients and their families to maximize function and independence by researching accessing or referring appropriate services and community agencies.

• Assists the multidisciplinary team to assess psychological and social aspects of patient care needs and collaborates on plan of care interventions.

• Prepares and maintains individual patient and departmental records according to department federal and state regulations; completes statistical information and prepares correspondence as needed.

• Adheres to Discharge Planning and Organizational policies and standards as well as standards from external regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies( e.g. JCAHO Department of Public Health)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidate must have a Masters in Social Work (MSW)

• At least 1 year experience providing social work services in an acute care setting preferred.

• Strong leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills as well as solid oral and written communication skills.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical dental vision mental health paid time off 403B educationassistanceand voluntary benefits (pet insurance accident insurance hospitalindemnityand others) available fromthefirstday of employment.

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.

• Free onsite parking.

• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing safe environment for all.

• Referral Rewards Program

About us:

For more than 90 yearsSaint Francis Hospitalhas served the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County by providing compassionate health care of the highest quality. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia in 1924 Saint Francis heeds a particular call to serve those in need. Our ministry is to serve all whorequireexpert medical care regardless of religion race colorcreedor economic status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.