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HealthSource Saginaw (HSS) is looking for a Social Worker for our Behavioral Medicine Center who is passionate about the work they do and who enjoy working in a fast paced, patient centered environment. You will be challenged by the dynamic environment, where you will work as a pivotal member of the staff, to exceed company goals and foster teamwork. If you want to play an integral role in providing care and support to patients, then consider working for us. As an HSS employee, you will become part of our team of outstanding people working together to improve the physical and emotional health of the lives we touch each and every day.
HSS provides shift and Holiday premiums, tuition assistance and a comprehensive benefit package including paid time off, major medical, prescription, vision, dental, defined contribution plan with up to 7% employer match, health reimbursement account, flex-spending account and short and long term disability to eligible positions. HSS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check required. HealthSource Saginaw is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer for all including Women, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with disabilities.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work by accredited college/university.
- Must hold current limited or full license to practice in Michigan without conditions, limitations or restrictions.
- Two (2) years post-bachelor experience working in psychiatric setting or with mentally ill patients preferred.
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Development Plan working toward CADC preferred.
- Approved CPR certification
SUMMARY
- Completes psychosocial assessments, including evaluation of psychosocial functioning, events precipitating admission, identification of patient needs, limitations, and strengths.
- Complies with The Joint Commission (TJC) and Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) standards with regards to the quality of documentation and time frames for completions of assessments and transitions of care.
- Gathers information regarding the patient – family dynamics, background, current situation, etc. from relevant sources. Maintains timely communication with patient’s family/significant relations and is a liaison between family, facility and community resources.
- Works in conjunction with the IP Therapists to provide a wrap around of services to the patient and their support system.
- Maintains healthy and effective communication with the Treatment Team and unit staff.
- Coordinates post discharge crises plan and discharge plan for follow up mental health and medical appointments. Services as an advocate for securing social needs with community supports.
- Provides education for patient and support system. As part of the continuum of care, ensures hospital discharge packets are complete (including releases or waivers) and send via email or fax to aftercare providers.
- Assists in court processes pertaining to involuntary admission status.
- Maintains up-to-date and appropriate information for patient’s records/charts.
- Participates in various facility meetings and projects as assigned; including annual facility evaluation.
- Adheres to Social Work Ethics, along with various standards and codes of practice for all administrative agencies that apply to psychiatric hospitals.
- Upholds open communication with treatment team for all patient matters.
