InPatient Medical Social Worker, per diem R38557

InPatient Medical Social Worker, per diem R38557
Baystate Health

Req#: R38557

Category(s):
Behavioral Health, Social Worker

Full Time / Part Time:
Per Diem

Shift: First

Note:

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum: $36.32 – $43.38 – $53.23

Resume Required With Application

• Per Diem hours
• Day shift hours
• Minimum 2 weekdays plus 1 weekend per month

• Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield, MA

• Excellent Compensation
• Earned Time off
• Continuing education support
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Wellbeing programs that include, but are not limited to, mental, physical, and financial health

• Master’s in Social Work (required)
• LICSW active in State of Massachusetts (required)
• Minimum of three years as a practicing social worker in a health care or social service setting (may include some time in an equivalent Master’s level internship setting)

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We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

Melanie.

Bischoff

• Provides a comprehensive age-specific, psychosocial assessment of patients, including social, psychological, cultural, environmental and financial information, and utilizes this information to develop a psychosocial treatment plan. Incorporates cultural and spiritual variables into the assessment. Assesses risk of abuse/neglect for children, disabled adults and/or elders as appropriate. Files reports with appropriate agencies as needed.
• Provides counseling services to patients and families. Utilizes diverse counseling techniques to help patients and their families deal with their medical situations more effectively. Remains current in social work practice trends. Demonstrates strong social work skills.
• Participates as part of the care management team using discharge planning knowledge and skills to ensure that appropriate post-hospital care plans are developed and implemented in a timely manner. Coordinates and documents transition of care plan toward the desired outcome, making recommendations and revision to the plan as indicated. Proactively evaluates the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient and family, insuring appropriate transition of care.
  
  Make referrals as needed social service/community agencies or programs. Communicates and involves the health care team, patient and family throughout the performance of this process.
• Works with hospital attorneys regarding legal issues such as guardianship or commitment of those with alcohol or other substance use disorders. Provides assessment of medical inpatients for possible discharge to a mental health unit. Makes referrals as needed to mental health units or to outpatient mental health services as appropriate. May obtain insurance approvals for these services (inpatient or outpatient) when required.
  
  Provide DSM multiaxial assessment for such patients as needed.
• Maintains all appropriate records and…