What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker 2 position at Tennessee?
Details
Client Name
Tennessee Department of Health - Jackson
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Social Worker
Specialty
Social Worker
Job ID
30304439
Job Title
Social Worker 2
Weekly Pay
1071.5
Shift Details
Shift
Day - 8x5 - 09AM
Scheduled Hours
Job Order Details
Start Date
03 / 03 / 2025
End Date
06 / 30 / 2025
Duration
17 Week(s)
Job Description
Job Title : Social Worker 2
Job Specialty : Health Care
Job Duration : 17 weeks
Shift : 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM Regular Shift
Guaranteed Hours : Not specified
Experience : Not specified
License : Not specified
Certifications : Not specified
Must-Have : Not specified
Job Description :
- Take referrals from primary care providers and work with the primary care team.
- Navigate social support for social determinants of health (SDOH) such as food insecurity and housing insecurity.
- Compile and maintain a resource list for SDOH resources, including eligibility criteria, referral process, and contact information.
- Collaborate with primary care nurses and providers.
- Provide in-person or remote social needs screening / assessment for primary care patients referred by a nurse or provider.
- Coordinate or inform about social services resources, such as housing, clothing, food, mental health services, etc.
- Collaborate with other social workers to identify patient and community resources.
- Conduct case management activities.
- Work with hospitals for discharge planning, follow-up, and education.
- Assist with obtaining patient records from hospitals.
- Assist in securing needed medical equipment through community partners.
- Conduct follow-up on care plans.
- Identify patients lost to follow-up or overdue for care and assist them in returning to care.
- Assist with specialty referral navigation as necessary.
- Schedule, coordinate, and track specialist and imaging referrals.
- Assist with obtaining patient records from specialists and imaging centers.
- Compile and maintain a resource list for specialty referrals, including eligibility criteria, referral process, cost, and contact information.
- Help patients locate and access low-cost prescription options such as patient assistance programs and discount retailers.
- May assist with patient assistance program applications and serve as a liaison with drug companies.
- Assist patients with applications for programs like CoverRx and RxOutreach.
- Help with other regional primary care-based initiatives with a social work component.
- Document in the patient's record, update consults, and tag providers and / or clinical staff as necessary.
- Provide patient education or find appropriate education resources.
Expectations may include :
Tools and Equipment :
1. Personal Computer
2. Telephone
3. Fax Machine
4. Printer
5. Scanner
6. Copy Machine
7. Calculator
8. Personal Vehicle
Other office-related equipment as required.
Client Details
Address
295 Summar Dr
City
Jackson
State
Zip Code
38301
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