Department: 02240 AMG Park Ridge 1875 Dempster POB - Neurology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday, 8:30a-5:00p Major Responsibilities: CANDIDATE MUST HAVE MSW EXPERIENCE IN HOSPITAL SETTING Discharge planning for hospital inpatients 1) Assess patients for discharge planning needs. 2) Complete initial evaluation and place in medical record according to department policy. 3) Collaborate with Physicians and other hospital disciplines to proactively develop plans for continued care after discharge. 4) Collaborate and coordinate with Physicians, HMO, PPO, Case Managers, Physical Therapy, Nursing and other personnel regarding discharge needs. 5) Develop and update the discharge plan and document the plan in the medical record according to departmental policy. 6) Act as community liaison to arrange resources and enhance safe and timely discharges. 7) Organize and attend patient care conferences to further identify each patient’s potential discharge needs. 8) Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all referral sources. Provision of counseling services to patients and families 1) Utilize crisis intervention techniques when indicated. 2) Evaluate patient/family support systems, financial support, lifestyles for patients and/or families. 3) Provide adjustment counseling with emphasis on education/support. 4) Provide information regarding community resources for ongoing counseling services. 5)Provide age specific appropriate assessment and counseling for patients and family support systems. Timely and complete documentation to meet licensure and third party payor requirements 1) Documentation of assessment and/or plan entered in the medical record adhereing to hospital policy. 2) Documentation reflects accurate psychosocial assessment, case progress, and plan of action Provision of inservices to assigned units and attendance of educational seminars as appropriate 1) Continuing education is a professional responsibility 2) Continuing education units (CEU’s) required for licensure will be completed and documented within NASW timeframes. 3) Conducts inservices on assigned units as indicated and appropriate 4) Conducts support groups as assigned 5) Provides patient, family, significant other education as needs are identified. Preparation of statistical records 1) Conducts monthly audits and enters data as per department policy. Functions as a member of the care management team 1) Attends patient care conferences and multi-disciplinary team conferences. 2) Keeps staff informed of Social Work progress on open cases and notifies appropriate personnel of updates and changes. 3) Collaborates with members of the health care team as indicated 4) Evaluates the patient/family’s psychosocial needs in relation to the medical situation. 5)Continuously collaborates with the assigned case manager. 6)Prioritizes referrals. Contributes to Continuous Process Improvement activities 1) Offers innovative ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department. 2) Collects data as requested by department head. Licensure: Social Worker, Clinical Education/Experience Required: MSW from accredited school of Social Work and field experience within a hospital setting. The candidate must recognize age specific needs and behaviors. Must adhere to NASW code of ethics and standards. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Demonstrates competence in counseling and discharge planning. MSW (Licensed Social Worker Masters) from accredited school of Social Work and field experience. Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions: N/A If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care