Social Worker II, PRN Job

Primary Location: Colorado-Denver Metro-North Suburban Medical Center Job: Case Management Schedule: Per Diem/PRN

Description:
I. Position Summary: The Medical Social Worker II is responsible and accountable for assessing the psychological, social, emotional, cultural and/or financial needs that impact patients' health and recovery. The MSW II shall: · Utilize social service, supportive counseling, and clinical knowledge in the assessment of these needs · Address assessed needs in a timely manner · Develop a discharge plan in collaboration with the patient/family and the interdisciplinary team · Utilize knowledge of payer source implications on discharge plan, resources and placement options to maximize patients' successful disposition · Perform delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care at NSMC · Serve as a resource for issues of financial assistance and/or resources that promote continued independence for patients · Assist patients and families in matters related to advance directives and guardianship and proxy decision making · Perform psychiatric evaluations for patients on mental health, drug and/or alcohol holds or access contracted professionals to do so · Provide short term counseling in areas of grief, loss, anxiety and stress related to illness I. Position Summary: The Medical Social Worker II is responsible and accountable for assessing the psychological, social, emotional, cultural and/or financial needs that impact patients' health and recovery. The MSW II shall: · Utilize social service, supportive counseling, and clinical knowledge in the assessment of these needs · Address assessed needs in a timely manner · Develop a discharge plan in collaboration with the patient/family and the interdisciplinary team · Utilize knowledge of payer source implications on discharge plan, resources and placement options to maximize patients' successful disposition · Perform delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care at NSMC · Serve as a resource for issues of financial assistance and/or resources that promote continued independence for patients · Assist patients and families in matters related to advance directives and guardianship and proxy decision making · Perform psychiatric evaluations for patients on mental health, drug and/or alcohol holds or access contracted professionals to do so · Provide short term counseling in areas of grief, loss, anxiety and stress related to illness

Nearest Major Market: Denver
Job Segments: Behavioral Health, Service