JOB DUTIES:
-Utilizes supportive counseling techniques, provides crisis interventions, and facilitates therapeutic, support, and education groups as needed to assist patients in developing coping strategies.
-Completes psycho-social assessments utilizing a systems approach. Demonstrates ability to practice independently as outlined by Ohio Counselor/Social Work Board and when delegated by manager, provides supervision to LSW, LPC, and students.
-Provides appropriate interventions to patients and families during times of emotional, psychosocial or financial stress as related to their medical conditions.
-Acts as patient advocate, mediator, facilitator, supports patient's right to self-determination, and demonstrates compassion, warmth, and sensitivity to patients.
Involves patient/family/significant other in any decision making related to patient's plan of care. Intervenes effectively with the more involved, complex family and patient interventions.
Assists with orientation of new staff and/or students Monitors length of stay (LOS) and identifies and participates in the development and implementation of strategies to reduce unnecessary resource consumption on assigned patient populations.
-Collaborates with members of the medical staff
JOB REQUIREMENT /MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
-Bachelors or Master of Social Work with current license in the state of Ohio. --Hospice/Home Care requires a Masters of Social Work.
-Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of Ohio.
-Highly developed verbal and written interpersonal skills required.
-Extensive knowledge in human behavior and personality development required.
-Ability to use a holistic approach to patient care.
-Valid driver's license, and proof of auto liability insurance.
-Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of resource networks.
-Knowledge of all Medicaid waiver programs and makes referrals as appropriate
-Knowledge of physical and psychological indicators of abuse and neglect and follows protocols in accordance with state law and hospital policy.
Work Schedule:
-Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8a – 4:40p with every 4th weekend worked · On-call every 4th week for after hours ·