Social Worker, Mental Health

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

The Social Worker (SW) provides and coordinates a wide range of social services including psychosocial support to patients and their families.

• Master’s degree or above in Social Work (CSWE accredited); SWs hired before 2009 who have degrees in other fields are grandfathered in; SWs hired before 4/21/2019 who have BSWs are grandfathered in;
  Bachelor’s degree may be considered depending on geographic area (
  
  Note:
  
  Home Health requires MSW)
• Employees working in Georgia require current Georgia LMSW or LCSW
• Employees working at PACE, certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience including social work/counseling internship in health care or hospital setting
• Familiarity with and working knowledge of the concepts and practices of both adult and pediatric patients:
  Hospice: death and dying Palliative: serious illness
• Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system
• Experience in children, family, and group modalities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively handle the emotional stress of the workload
• Able to remain calm, professional, trouble shoot and intervene with patient/family crisis situations
• Able to demonstrate high ethical standards in areas of Hospice mission, confidentiality, sensitivity, and flexibility
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and intervene appropriately
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Ability to travel to off-site locations
• Ability to physically access any home, hospital, clinic, nursing home, and assisted living facility (i.e., navigate stairs, narrow stairs, narrow spaces, lack of air conditioning, etc.)

• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.

• Represent Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
• Comply with company policies, procedures and standard practices.
• Observe company's health, safety and security practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within company.
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Promote company through participation in community and professional organizations.
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the micro and macro levels.
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
• Advance electronic media skills.
• Support company research and educational activities.
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.

• Performs and documents psychosocial assessment.
• Empowers patient/families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on their own behalf.
• Assists other clinical staff in (1) understanding family dynamics as well as significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and (2) developing a plan to address issues in a nonjudgmental manner.
• Maintains documentation in a manner that reflects timeliness, completeness,…