What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker LMSW position at Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation?
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Job Responsibilities
Perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment when triggered to identify the patient's health goals and coordinate services with the RN Case Manager for an effective transition plan. Meets directly with patient/family on an ongoing basis as identified. Identify the need for patient/family regarding Social / Psychosocial issues that need to be addressed. Build on the discharge planning assessment in developing, coordinating, implementing and revising a care plan to ensure good transition management and continuity of care (LOS, discharge delays), cost reduction and patient self-management (patient activation). Collaborates with the physician and all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate care and assist in meeting discharge goals. Completes assigned goals. Provides supportive counseling to individuals, families, and groups to address identified concerns and to enhance understanding of coping with and adjustment to illness/hospitalization.
Job Summary
Manages the care for a specific group of patients; facilitates the safe movement of patients through the continuum of care, ensures optimal utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with external review agencies, local, state, and federal requirements. Service includes psychosocial assessments, developing and coordinating discharge plans to insure continuity of care, providing supportive counseling, and crisis intervention to enhance coping and functioning ability. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
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Preferred/Desired
Masters of Social Work
LCSW
Experience
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Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
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Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Social Work
LMSW;ACM;CCM