Job Description: Social Worker (MSW) Part Time 24 weekly hours, day shift *Sign On Bonus Eligible!* Case Management Responsible for utilization management, case management, and discharge planning. Job Summary As a member of the Cooperative Care Team, collaboratively assesses patient's post-hospital needs, implements discharge planning, addresses psychosocial needs of the patient and/or family on a daily basis and provides consultation to entire health care team. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job. He or she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time. 1. Assesses patient's medical condition by review of medical record and consultation with health care team members to determine appropriate options for continuing care and evaluates patient need for counseling and support services making referrals when indicated. 2. Interviews patients and family members to obtain social history relevant to medical problems and discharge planning needs. 3. Participates in formulation of the plan of care, by evaluating appropriate community resources, utilizing socioeconomic status of the patient to ensure that appropriate post-hospital care is arranged in a timely way that satisfies the patient/family and prevents adverse psychological or financial outcome. 4. Counsels every patient and/or family member in their caseload including but not limited to: 1) understanding, accepting and following medical recommendations and 2) alleviating anxieties related to illness, disability or uncertain future. 5. Arranges for appropriate post-hospital care including but not limited to: home health, long-term care in a nursing facility, rehabilitation, sub-acute care, and/or private care givers at home. 6. Determines patient eligibility for assistance and refers to appropriate agencies. 7. Ensures hospital compliance with regulations governing discharges to appropriate levels of care and/or transfers to other hospitals. 8. Consults with physicians hospital staff, and community agencies when requested. 9. Investigates presence of and requirements for programs and services in the community, which can be utilized by patients and/or family members. 10. Recognizes indicators of abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults, children and elders, ensures appropriate reporting to authorities and works in cooperation with protective service agencies to address medical and emotional needs of victims. 11. Develops and maintains good working relationships with Cooperative Care Team, hospital and medical staff, and personnel from community health, welfare and social agencies. 12. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development and coordinates case management process for the age specific population. Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required Masters of Science in Social Work License in Social Work required (CSW) If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Founded in 1924, Baptist Health has been bringing advanced medical technology, modern facilities, and many of the region's most prominent physicians and medical professionals to the communities of our commonwealth for nearly a century. Headquartered in Louisville, the Baptist Health family of hospitals, care centers, physician offices and health facilities has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. Counting all nine hospitals, we have more than 2,700 licensed beds. Baptist Health has more than 300 points of care include outpatient facilities which offer Urgent Care, occupational medicine, physical therapy and diagnostics. Home care is also available in 39 Kentucky counties, six counties in Illinois and six counties in Southern Indiana. Our physician network of more than 3,000 employed and affiliated physicians continues to grow as we endeavor to improve access to healthcare and enhance the health of Kentucky as a whole. EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.