Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - FTE

Full Time Osceola, WI, US

OMC Core Behavior Standards:

• Create Teamwork
• Lead with Honesty & Integrity
• Convey Compassion
• Show Respect
• Pursue Quality

Osceola Medical Center is committed to implementing these behavior standards as a foundation for how we hire, develop, and retain our team members. By intentionally selecting candidates whose values and behaviors align with these standards, we ensure that our mission is lived out every day, creating an environment where patients feel valued, respected, and confident that OMC is the place for all their healthcare needs.

Tentative

Schedule:

Typical business hours: M-F 8:00-4:30PM.

Job Summary:

The Social Worker plays a crucial role in supporting patients across the hospital, Emergency Department (ED), and outpatient settings. This position involves assessing the psychosocial needs of patients and their families, providing counseling, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and connecting individuals with appropriate community resources. The social worker collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care, addressing both emotional and practical needs while enhancing the overall patient experience.

This role is integral in ensuring that patients receive the necessary support during their care journey, from the ED through to outpatient follow-ups.

Responsibilities include:

Patient Assessment and Care Planning:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients to identify emotional, mental health, and social needs.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, addressing both immediate and long-term patient needs.

Crisis Intervention and Support:

• Provide crisis intervention to patients and families in the acute care and the outpatient setting, helping them navigate acute emotional distress or trauma.
• Offer emotional support and counseling, helping patients cope with illness, injury, or sudden changes in health status.
• Works closely with the Mental Health and Addiction Services department to facilitate ongoing support and resources.
• Collaborate with medical teams to ensure smooth and safe transitions from hospital to home or outpatient care.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources, home health services, mental health services, and outpatient follow-up care.
• Address social determinants of health (e.g., housing, transportation, financial barriers) that may impact discharge and recovery.

Advocacy and Resource Navigation:

• Advocate for patients' rights and needs within the healthcare system, ensuring equitable access to care.
• Assist patients in accessing community resources, including housing, financial assistance, transportation, and mental health services.
• Assist patients with proactive care planning in the outpatient setting.

Collaboration and Team Support:

• Work closely with clinicians, CMO, nurses, Utilization Review nurse, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to care.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences to discuss complex patient cases and contribute to decision-making.

Education and Counseling:

• Provide education and counseling to patients and families regarding coping strategies, illness management, and available support services.
• Offer guidance on advance care planning, end-of-life issues, and ethical dilemmas in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all activities meet legal, ethical, and professional standards for social work practice.

Community Engagement and Outreach:

• Develop and…