Social Worker - Care Management Per Diem, Day Shift
About The Position
Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed. Job Summary: Provides services to patients and their families to deal with needs incidental to their hospitalization. Provides counseling, support and assistance in making transition plans. Provides direction for routine aspects of non-medical problems of patients and their families. Assists with the planning and post-discharge of patients with outside agencies, nursing staff, and relatives.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in social work: Required in CA and HI
- One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Required
Nice To Haves
- Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Preferred
Responsibilities
- Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care.
- Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care.
- Refers to outpatient resources as appropriate.
- Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching.
- Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient.
- Develops Plan of Care (POC) based on patient assessment including, psychosocial factors that would impede the POC, clinical knowledge of appropriate theories of stages of human development, the impact of terminal illness, mental status and family dynamics.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
