Clinical Social Worker - Flower Hospital - Acute Care Navigation

Location:

Flower Hospital

Department:

Care Navigation Acute

Weekly

Hours:

0

Status:

Per Diem

Shift:

Evenings (United States of America)

Job Summary:

As the Clinical Social Worker, you will provide proactive care management for high-risk patients and their families by addressing psychosocial issues that may affect medical care and health outcomes.

You will interview patients, families and caregivers to assess personal and social adjustments and look for any needed interventions to mitigate risks. Once identified, you will deliver interventions and connect patients to appropriate resources.

In this role, you will focus on supporting families in managing complex conditions hindering overall well-being.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

* Utilizes risk stratification algorithms and pursuit lists to identify high-risk pediatric patients who may benefit from care management services.

* Collaborates with the inter-professional team to provide care management support for patients at risk of poor outcomes due to behavioral health concerns or chronic conditions.

* Interviews pediatric patients, families, and caregivers to assess personal and social adjustment, identifying necessary interventions to mitigate risks.

* Delivers interventions addressing barriers posed by mental, behavioral, or substance abuse disorders, connecting patients to appropriate resources.

* Collaborates with the pediatric multi-disciplinary team to implement treatment plans, ensuring alignment and continuity of care.

* Prepares psychosocial assessment histories and develops individualized therapy plans, including referrals, based on patient needs and goals.

* Counsels pediatric patients and families to enhance understanding of personal or situational problems and provides crisis intervention when necessary.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Education:

Master's Degree in Social Work

* Skills:

Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills. Ability to work in self-directed environment with attention to detail, follow through, and has a high level of computer literacy. History of positive rapport with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team.

* License:
Active LSW license

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

* Years of

Experience:

Experience in a medical or other multi-disciplinary agency is desirable, and experience that matches the assigned practice specialty.

Pro Medica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. Pro Medica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through Pro Medica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges.

Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, Pro Medica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about Pro Medica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with Pro Medica, please contact employment

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