General Information:

Job title: Social Worker

Location: Crest View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Schedule: Full-time, 80 hours per pay period; Monday - Friday, 8 hours days

Weekend rotation: No weekends

Holiday rotation: Paid holidays

Position Summary:

Working under general direction, coordinates and provides social services for patients in their homes, applying principles of a highly professional field. Services are provided in accordance with the philosophy, mission, standards, policies, and procedures of the home health service and as ordered by the physician.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains social service program, drafting supporting policies, procedures, and guidelines for the program.
• Works closely with all members of the health care team in development of the plan of treatment, including discharge plans, based on the psychosocial assessment and accepted social work interventions.
• Develops and maintains thorough knowledge of referral resources throughout the service area.
• Develops working relationship with leaders in community resource groups, representing agency at meetings and on various committees that address social needs of patients, such as Council on Aging, Developmental Services, etc.
• Acts as resource person for other members of the health care team, providing in-service education and consultation in understanding the social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Basic knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party reimbursement sources.
• Maintains accurate and timely records, including clinical and progress notes, according to department policy.
• Participates in planning and implementing quality improvement activities.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of field by participating in continuing education activities.
• Provides positive customer relations in dealing with patients, families, physicians, fellow department employees, other hospital departments, referral resources, service agencies, and others.
• Adheres to all department/hospital policies.
• Supervises social work students as approved by the director and administrator.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education

• Master's Degree or BSW from school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

• One year of social work experience in a health care setting preferred.

Required Skills

• Physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Good interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

Required Licenses

• Social Worker
• Current Social Worker certificate to practice in the state.