Job Title: Social Worker - BSW (part-time, 20 hours) Job ID: 682325 Status: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours: part-time, 20 hours Shift: Day Job Facility: UPMC Northwest Department: Social Services Location: 100 Fairfield Drive, Seneca PA 16346
Description
Purpose: The Social Worker - BSW will provide brief problem focused assessments, psychosocial support to include end of life and bereavement services, and timely and appropriate discharge planning based on anticipated needs.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team, patients and families and relevant community resources to develop and implement and individualized plan of care.
Complete a psychosocial assessment that includes social, economic, cultural, age-related and behavioral factors, history of child, elder or domestic abuse, prior psychiatric or substance abuse treatment, family and social support systems and all other available resources as appropriate to the clinical situation.
Continue to monitor and evaluate the plan of care, options and available services throughout the hospital stay to effectively meet the patient and family's need. Reassess the plan of care as status changes or at a minimum of every 3 days.
Demonstrate a knowledge of reimbursement systems, the ability to educate patients and families regarding payer requirements / coverage for post-acute care services and the ability to effectively advocate on behalf of the patient.
Demonstrate appropriate professional practice, maintaining respect for confidentiality and freedom of choice as outlined by the Code of Ethics by the National Association of Social Workers as well as the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.
Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, counsel and effectively intervene with medically and psychosocially complex patients.
Demonstrates expertise in accessing social systems by providing resource-specific information to patients and families, initiating contact with appropriate resources and facilitating the patient / family's ability to accept referrals.
Educate and advocate for patients and families to enhance their ability to make informed decisions regarding medical care, discharge planning, advance directives and end of life care.
Maintain extensive knowledge of federal, state and local assistance programs and community resources that affect patient needs.
Provides accurate, timely and appropriate documentation of all social work interventions in the medical record per regulatory policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Work degree required from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Act 33 Child Clearance with Renewal
Act 34 Criminal Clearance with Renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance
Older Adult Protective Services Act
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesSalary Range:
$14.58
to
$23.02
Union Position: No
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Job Title: Social Worker - BSW (part-time, 20 hours) Job ID: 682325 Status: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours: part-time, 20 hours Shift: Day Job Facility: Department: Social Services Location: 100 Fairfield Drive, Seneca PA 16346
Description
Purpose: The Social Worker - BSW will provide brief problem focused assessments, psychosocial support to include end of life and bereavement services, and timely and appropriate discharge planning based on anticipated needs.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team, patients and families and relevant community resources to develop and implement and individualized plan of care.
Complete a psychosocial assessment that includes social, economic, cultural, age-related and behavioral factors, history of child, elder or domestic abuse, prior psychiatric or substance abuse treatment, family and social support systems and all other available resources as appropriate to the clinical situation.
Continue to monitor and evaluate the plan of care, options and available services throughout the hospital stay to effectively meet the patient and family's need. Reassess the plan of care as status changes or at a minimum of every 3 days.
Demonstrate a knowledge of reimbursement systems, the ability to educate patients and families regarding payer requirements / coverage for post-acute care services and the ability to effectively advocate on behalf of the patient.
Demonstrate appropriate professional practice, maintaining respect for confidentiality and freedom of choice as outlined by the Code of Ethics by the National Association of Social Workers as well as the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.
Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, counsel and effectively intervene with medically and psychosocially complex patients.
Demonstrates expertise in accessing social systems by providing resource-specific information to patients and families, initiating contact with appropriate resources and facilitating the patient / family's ability to accept referrals.
Educate and advocate for patients and families to enhance their ability to make informed decisions regarding medical care, discharge planning, advance directives and end of life care.
Maintain extensive knowledge of federal, state and local assistance programs and community resources that affect patient needs.
Provides accurate, timely and appropriate documentation of all social work interventions in the medical record per regulatory policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Work degree required from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Act 33 Child Clearance with Renewal
Act 34 Criminal Clearance with Renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance
Older Adult Protective Services Act
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesSalary Range:
$14.58
to
$23.02
At UPMC, our shared goal is to create a cohesive, positive, experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. If you too are driven by these values, you may be a great fit at UPMC!
UPMC provides a total rewards package that can help you achieve the goals you have for your career and your personal life. Whether you want to learn a new skill through a training course, reach personal health and wellness targets, become more involved in your community, or follow a career path that provides you with the right experience to be successful, UPMC can help you get to where you want to be.