SUMMARY
As a Social Worker within the Rehab Unit at Demay 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.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Demay Living Center
DEPARTMENT: Rehab Unit – Social Work
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday/ Day Shift
ATTRIBUTES
- Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related degree. MSW/LMSW preferred
- One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred
- Compassionate, warm and patient focused
- Exceptional documentation and planning skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Patient Care. 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.
- Referral Management & Discharge Planning. Manage referrals related to patients at risk and determine appropriate intervention strategies and document as implemented; ensure inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documented. Work to discharge patients in a timely manner following their care plan.
- Treatment Plan Development. 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.
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.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
