What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
Job Title: Social Worker
Department: Social Work
Location: Float between Clifton Springs Nursing Home and Demay Living Center
Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Days as needed with flexibility in schedule
SUMMARY:
As a Social Worker, you play an important and trusted role in the lives of patients and their family. You are an integral part of their care and recovery.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Determine patient needs through rounds, chart review, patient/family interviews and team conferences
Coordinate multidisciplinary and agency case conferences.
Work with care managers to advocate for patient/family to obtain approval for insurance coverage.
Manage referrals related to patients at risk and determine appropriate intervention strategies and document as implemented; ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documented.
Coordinate assessments and develop care plan in accordance with accepted social work policy
Implement plan of intervention preparatory to discharge or initiate continued care plan.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BSW
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
MSW
Exceptional documentation and planning skills.
EDUCATION:
- BS: Social Work (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
PAY RANGE: $24.75 - $34.00
Salary : $25 - $34
