What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Mangement Social Worker - Per Diem position at Putnam Hospital Center?
Intro:At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career. Putnam Hospital, a 164-bed acute care hospital, has been serving the local community in Carmel, New York for 60 years. Situated on a 150-acre wooded campus surrounded by lakes and waterways, we provide the essential services a community needs from their local hospital, including Emergency and Behavioral Health Services. Our accolades include: The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safetyU.S News & World Report - High Performance in COPDMetabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)Robotic Center of Excellence - Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) At Putnam Hospital, our team members value open communication, continuous learning, and making a difference every day. Most of us live in the community we serve and we support each other with compassion and teamwork. Our departments are small, so caregivers can build stronger connections with managers and senior leadership. We invite you to explore this unique opportunity, take a stroll around our campus and discover what Putnam Pride is all about. Summary: Responsible for providing social work services and discharge planning functions for the hospital. The social worker provides assessment, evaluation, education, resources as well as placement for both inpatient and outpatient for a variety of psychosocial needs, including substance abuse and mental health. Population served based on scope of services in the department which includes all age groups.Essential Responsibilities1. Performs psychosocial assessments to determine social service and discharge/transition planning needs.2. Provides support, counseling and crisis intervention.3. Communicates and collaborates with health care team, as well as patient, family and other caretakers to optimize support and discharge/transition planning needs.4. Involves patient, family and caretakers in the formation and revisions of the plan of care, taking into account customer preferences and assessment changes.5. Maintains current knowledge of available resources and resource materials within the community.6. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.7. Actively participates in department staff meetings, huddles, and palliative care meetings.8. Fulfills regulatory requirements, i.e. COP, TJC, and DPH.9. Documentation meets current standards and policies.10. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).11. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.12. Performs other duties as required.Education and Experience Requirements:· Master Social Worker (MSW).· Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).· PREFER: Two (2) years of social work experience.Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:· Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.· Excellent customer service skills.· Ability to multitask, make decisions and communicate effectively.License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:· New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or license eligible.Closing:With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!Company: Putnam Hospital CenterOrg Unit: 1168Department: Care CoordinationExempt: YesSalary Range: $32.23 - $59.86 Hourly
Salary : $32 - $60