Avera
SocialWorker|MSW|CancerInstitute
“Social Worker | MSW | Cancer Institute at Avera. Skills: social work services, discharge planning, patient advocacy, counseling. plan, organize and implement social work services for patients and families that are medically and socially complex and greater psychosocial assuring that the medically related emotional and social needs are addressed on an individual basis. facilitate quality care/education for patients and their families”
What You'll Achieve.
assuring that the medically related emotional and social needs are addressed on an individual basis; facilitate quality care/education for patients and their families; provide maximum benefits and safety for each patient; assisting patient to be medically compliant with care plan; alleviate anxiety and fears of patients and family members; improve outcomes and support, and provide quality of life for patients and their families
Industry & Context.
Evaluates data gathered in terms of the medical plan of treatment, available social service programs, financial counseling and plan a pertinent therapy program that will provide maximum benefits and safety for each patient
the ability to work the hours specified, visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's in Social Work from an accredited program, Social Worker - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
Nice to Have
Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP) - Licensing Board active in the state of practice Upon Hire, 1-3 years
What You'll Do.
organize and implement social work services for patients and families that are medically and socially complex and greater psychosocial assuring that the medically related emotional and social needs are addressed on an individual basis
facilitate quality care/education for patients and their families
assess needs and facilitate plans with patients/families requiring intensive discharge planning
facilitate appropriate referrals
provide services in a compassionate
culturally competent and tactful manner in order to help facilitate access to and provide continuity of care and patient advocacy
Interviews patient and family members to obtain information about home environment
and patient’s personality traits
Evaluates data gathered in terms of the medical plan of treatment
available social service programs
financial counseling and plan a pertinent therapy program that will provide maximum benefits and safety for each patient
Assists patients and families to understand
and follow medical recommendations with emphasis on assisting patient to be medically compliant with care plan
Performs a variety of services such as advising on social problems
arranging for discharge or post-operative care at home
assisting patients/families needing placement into assisted living or nursing homes
arranges for transportation to appointments and treatments
and works to alleviate anxiety and fears of patients and family members
Conducts supportive visits by interviewing patients and their family members to obtain information regarding their response to their diagnosis including evaluation of strengths
characteristics of family
health history and personality traits
Prepares and maintains patient documentation in EMR
Maintains department policies
and quality assurance program
infection and environmental control
Assists with data collection
analysis and reporting as required by the hospital
administrative council
family and group therapies as necessary
Coordinate care conferences as needed
Utilizes research findings to improve outcomes and support
and provide quality of life for patients and their families
Works with emotional problems including but not limited to assisting patients
residents and families with anxieties and stress caused by illness
admission to hospital/nursing home
difficulties in coping with physical disabilities
fears related to helplessness and death
the need for nursing home/assisted living/specialized care
and providing educational materials
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Be part of a multidisciplinary team; Works collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team; Serves as the social work representative in multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care; Works collaboratively with Case Management in providing coordinated services, which facilitates continuity of care for our patients; Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment
Communication Scope
ability to communicate effectively with others; hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
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