Social Worker, Varies, Per Diem

Social Worker

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for assessing and providing support and intervention for the social and emotional needs of patients/residents and their families to promote continuity of care and services. Work includes conducting psychosocial assessments and interventions, mental health screens and referrals and discharge planning for Acute Care patients, Swing Bed residents and patients in Emergency Department.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with providers, nursing staff and CNA's, therapy department, pharmacists, clinic case managers, community resources and agencies.
• Communicate patient needs to assist treatment team in advancing patients care and discharge goals. Develop discharge plan through collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
• Meet face to face with patients/families/patient representative to assist with discharge planning and cross continuum of care.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and mental health screens in Emergency Department and assist with appropriate referrals of care i.e., contacting community providers to establish continuity of care, referrals to Designated Crisis Response Team and/or facilitate In Patient Psychiatric Admissions.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources to facilitate a safe transition from hospital to another facility or home with appropriate services. Identifies discharge barriers and initiates action to resolve.
• Maintain timely documentation in patient/resident electronic record.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment:
  Engages others in understanding the reason for change and leads them to identify the path forward.
• Builds and maintains working relationships:
  Maintains strong working relationships and engenders trust and credibility through effective and professional interactions.
• Creates positive experiences for patients, customers, and co-workers.
• Demonstrates ongoing learning & development:
  Participates in ongoing skills training, competency development, and professional development.
• Exhibits effective work skills:
  Successfully performs job duties in accordance with SPMC expectations for quality, quantity, and timeliness. Demonstrates initiative. Effectively adjusts to changing circumstances; prioritizes and manages workload to achieve desired results; remains focused and on track despite obstacles or interruptions.
• Facilitates Teamwork:
  Actively engages in team activities. Welcomes and supports new team members; promotes a positive work environment.
• Fosters an environment of trust:
  Maintains open & honest communication. Protects privacy & confidentiality. Follows through on commitments.
• Provides thoughtful and constructive input for strategic planning. Participates in departmental/functional strategies and tactics.

Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work required.
• Two (2) years of recent hospital or clinical experience preferred.

Required licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

• Licensed as a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) in the State of Washington is preferred, will substitute license for 3 years of relevant hospital work experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of social work and behavioral health theories and practices.
• Ability to assess patient needs and exercise independent judgment in managing and coordinating care.
• Ability to cultivate effective partnerships and work in collaboration with providers, other health care professionals, caregivers, and patients. Strong leadership, facilitation, delegation, and coaching skills.
• Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products. Ability to…