What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - Master's in Social Worker position at Florida Gulf Coast - Level II Trauma Center?
SEEKING: Social Worker with Master's in Social Work
- LCSW is not required
Work for a highly reputable Trauma Medical Center (Level II)
LOCATION: Florida Gulf Coast - most sought after city!
- One of the top places to live in Florida. Sandy white beaches with pleasant weather, a lower cost of living, diversity in race and religion, excellent air quality, high-performing schools, low crime rate, and an endless list of outdoor things to do.
- Florida also does not have state income tax!
JOB OVERVIEW:
- The Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for non-clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for the inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department.
- The MSW performs crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high-risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance .
- The MSW assists in post-acute care placement on all discharges.
- The MSW is dedicated to patient and family-centered care that values personal self-determination, prioritization, and engages in creative and compassionate problem-solving.
- The scope of this role includes intensive care units, Trauma, Oncology and ED.
- The MSW responds to physician, non-discharge planning social work consults throughout the facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members.
- Identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery. These barriers include financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual.
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the rules of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes. Possess a thorough understanding of managed-care concepts and length-of-stay management relating to patient and organizational fiscal responsibility.
- Perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients.
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers. Assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
- Intervene with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic acute terminal illness.
- Engage in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
- Provide emotional support to patients and family members during complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end-of-life, terminal illness notifications, death notification, and crisis interventions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 year of Recent Acute Care Social Worker experience.
- MUST HAVE DISCHARGE PLANNING EXPERIENCE.
- Candidates would need to have experience with PASSRs and ESPERs
- Masters of Social Work Required
- Looking for a self-starter with a sense of urgency. Personality goes a long way. Need a multitasker who is highly organized with good critical thinking skills.
TYPES OF EXPERIENCE which will consider:
- Previous experience as a County Social Worker, or in a hospital setting, or worked as a Social Worker for an insurance company.
For consideration and further details, please send your resume to this job post.
Or email patty@clinipost.com
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JOB TYPE: Permanent-Hire, Full-Time, One Location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $25 - $35