Social Worker - MSW -Williamsport and surrounding areas at UPMC

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychosocial Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Discharge Planning, Therapeutic Counseling, Documentation, Confidentiality, Advocacy, Resource Access, Reimbursement Systems, Collaboration, Patient Education, Monitoring, Evaluation, Mentoring, Social Work

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Home Health is Hiring a casual Social Worker, MSW for the Williamsport and surrounding areas The Social Worker is responsible for providing complete psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, individual, family, group, bereavement and end-of-life counseling, and timely and appropriate discharge planning based on known or anticipated needs. Responsibilities: Maintain extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local assistance programs and community resources that affect patient needs. Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, counsel, and effectively intervene with medically and psychosocially complex patients, with the ability to understand complex dynamics related to the clinical situation. Acts as a mentor to social work students and/or serves as a field instructor to MSW students. Successfully utilize therapeutic counseling methods such as crisis intervention, psychosocial support, brief goal-directed therapy, CISM, and/or other appropriate therapeutic methods that may be appropriate to the clinical situation. Provides accurate, timely, and appropriate documentation of all social work interventions in the medical record per regulatory policies and procedures. Demonstrate appropriate professional practice, maintaining respect for confidentiality and freedom of choice as outlined by the Code of Ethics by the National Association of Social Workers, as well as the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors. Complete a psychosocial assessment that includes social, economic, cultural, age-related, and behavioral factors, history of child, elder or domestic abuse, prior psychiatric or substance abuse treatment, family and social support systems, and all other available resources as appropriate to the clinical situation. Continue to monitor and evaluate the plan of care, options, and available services throughout the healthcare setting to effectively meet the patient and family's needs. Reassess the plan of care as status changes or at a minimum of every 3 days. Educate and advocate for patients and families to enhance their ability to make informed decisions regarding medical care, discharge planning, advance directives, and end-of-life care, including actively participating in the guardianship process when appropriate. Demonstrates expertise in accessing social systems by providing resource-specific information to patients and families, initiating contact with appropriate resources, and facilitating the patient/family's ability to accept referrals. Demonstrate a knowledge of reimbursement systems, the ability to educate patients and families regarding payer requirements/coverage for post-acute care services, and the ability to effectively advocate on behalf of the patient to obtain authorizations for continued care as appropriate. Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team, patients, and families, and relevant community resources to develop and implement an individualized plan of care. MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited School of Social Work required. Minimum one year of experience in the healthcare setting required. Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Clinical Social Worker (CSW) PREFERRED Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Clinical Social Worker (CSW) PREFERRED Act 33 Act 34 OAPSA UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Social Worker is responsible for providing psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling, as well as discharge planning based on patient needs. They must also maintain knowledge of community resources and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.