Social Worker PRN
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Olney
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a Social Worker MSW (Master of Social
Work) PT/PRN to join our team! - -The Social Worker functions as
part of the interdisciplinary health care team and serves as a
patient liaison between the hospital and the community. The Social
Worker practices from a psychosocial perspective and has a key role
in facilitating a smooth and timely transition between acute
hospital care and post hospital services. -Join one of the largest
healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also
recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply
today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career
move! - -Primary Duties: -Provides social work and discharge
planning services including assessment, planning, and intervention
to patients and their families. Identifies patients requiring
social work intervention through established case finding
mechanisms. Performs biopsychosocial assessments with patient
and/or family involvement according to departmental policy and
procedures. Develops effective working relationships with patients
and/or family. Develops discharge plans responsive to
patient/family concerns. Incorporates knowledge of biopsychosocial
factors related to the ages of the patients served into the
treatment plan. Counsels' patients and families regarding issues of
emotional adjustment to the illness, disability, hospitalization,
and/or discharge plan. Communicates effectively with health care
team members and community providers regarding patient status,
progress, and discharge planning needs. - -Coordinates activities
with hospital staff and referral agencies to facilitate patient
care and departmental goals. Takes initiative and provides
leadership in developing discharge care plans which align with
patient care demands. Develops effective working relationships with
health care team members based on an awareness of their roles.
Assists health care team members in meeting interdisciplinary
patient goals by engaging them in efforts toward problem-solving
when appropriate. Coordinates communications between hospital
system and community agencies regarding patients' post discharge
needs. Collaborates with members of interdisciplinary team,
especially regarding issues of patient flow. - -Complies with
departmental standards regarding attendance, documentation,
continuous quality improvement, and statistical requirements, and
adherence to departmental policies and the NASW (National Assoc of
Social Workers) Code of Ethics. Documents Social Work assessment,
plans, intervention, and outcome in the medical record in a clear,
concise manner to afford communication with the medical team.
Completes and submits accurate and legible required statistical
reports and other departmental information requested on a timely
basis. Continuously updates and incorporates information regarding
preferred providers and case management organizations and insurance
companies into the transition planning process. - -Supports and
assists colleagues with workload. Identifies and reports
opportunities to improve and barriers to department and hospital
effectiveness. Engages with manager and/or peers in posing
potential solutions to problems and participates in quality
improvement projects and activities. Assists with orientation and
training of new staff. Provides educational experiences by
supervising social work students; making formal presentations
within the department to social work staff and students; making
formal presentations to other hospital personnel; serving as a
consultant to peers and to other disciplines; and/or making formal
presentations to community groups in accordance with individual
departmental guidelines. - -Maintains current knowledge,
certification, and licensure. Identifies learning needs in self and
initiates actions to address these education needs. Attends
continuing education programs. Attends hospital sponsored training
programs as required by the department. Completes all mandatory
requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted time
for completion. Works effectively within/between departments.
Participates in inter-departmental teams and committees,
communicating unit knowledge as appropriate. Demonstrates a
constructive approach during all interactions with staff,
supervisors, and managers. - -Qualifications: - -Bachelor's degree
in social work with experience. - -1-2 years' experience. -Maryland
licensure as Social Worker. -Master's degree in social work
preferred. - -
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Minimum Qualifications
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others
well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an
inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel
valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise
through:
Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each
other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective
team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high
associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national
benchmark.
Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are
committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to
build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense
of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care
delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of
the organization.
Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay,
generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits,
retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest
healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there
are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your
aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care
for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while
advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation,
and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses,
residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical
associates working in a variety of settings across our health
system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based
locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and
highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.
As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown
University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not
only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the
continuing education, professional development, and personal
fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our
minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who
care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat
people.MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and
assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire
people to work in different locations, and we comply with the
federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.
MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including
for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit
eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any
protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of
employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on
an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate
this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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