What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Cornerstone RPO?
Redefine comfort care with @Preceptor. We are seeking a compassionate Social Worker who brings peace and dignity to patients right where they live.
Location: Wisconsin (Racine/Kenosha)
Role Overview
Reporting to the Director of Social Services, the Medical Social Worker implements standards of care for medical social work services.
On-Call/Weekend/Holiday Coverage Expectations
· Participate in weekend rotation
Responsibilities:
· Manage the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s)
· Assess the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicate findings to the registered nurse
· Conduct social evaluations and plan interventions based on evaluation findings
· Provide patient, caregiver, and family counseling
· Provide services ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care
· Communicate with the physician who is responsible for the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care
· Assist physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems
· Prepare clinical notes on all patients referred to social work
· Provide information and referral sources for patients, families, and caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs
· Other duties as delegated by the leaders
Education and Experience
· Bachelor’s, Master’s, and/or Doctoral degree from a School of Social Work accredited by the council on Social Work Education
· Licensed Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin or have the ability to be licensed within one (1) year of hire
· Minimum one (1) year of social work experience in health care setting preferred
· Experience in home health care and/or hospice care preferred
Licensure
· Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order
Skills
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams)
· Demonstrate strong communication (listening, verbal and written) and organizational skills
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package
Competitive pay, Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays), health/dental/vision insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k), mileage reimbursement and more