InPatient Medical Social Worker, per diem R38557

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

Inpatient Medical Social Worker

Resume required with application

SCHEDULE:

* Per Diem hours

* Day shift hours

* Minimum 2 weekdays plus 1 weekend per month

LOCATION:

* Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield, MA

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE PER DIEM

* 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

* 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 require (may include some time in an equivalent Master's level internship setting)

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve - apply today - YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

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.

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Melanie.

Bischoff

Job Description:

Principle duties related to direct clinical services. Responsible for addressing the psychosocial issues that arise in acute care, emergency department and/or other inpatient settings, through a range of focused Social Work interventions and practices. Services are provided upon referral by nursing staff/physicians, community contacts, or by patients or their families. Services address those areas of psycho-social functioning that adversely affect or are affected by the patient's medical condition, coping skills, and/or discharge status.

Interventions include direct counseling of patients and families regarding emotional, financial, environmental and safety issues as well as appropriate referrals and coordination with other community agencies. The role is designed to assist patients, families, physicians, and other members of the health care team to work through an identified problem to positively affect the continuity of care and optimal outcome of healthcare services in the inpatient setting.

Demonstrates knowledge about human behavior and theory; and about the psychosocial impact of disease on individuals and families as it relates to their age and stage of development. Coordinates input from all health care professionals, patients, and families to formulate a documented discharge plan assuring continuity of care on a daily basis. Additional responsibilities may include collaboration, and/or education, with other members of the health care team.

Demonstrates clear written and verbal communication skills. Supports the mission and philosophy of the department as well as the Operating and Service Standards of Baystate Health.

Job Requirements:

1) 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.

2) 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.

3) 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…