Social Worker - River Crest Adult Unit

Job Summary

Responsible for the delivery of professional, complex services to patients and patient's families within an interdisciplinary team setting.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
• Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
• Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
• May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
• May have to handle emergency situations.
• May be subject to irregular hours.
• May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
• May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
• Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
• Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
  • Sitting- Frequently
  • Walking-Frequently
  • Standing- Occasionally
  • Bending-Occasionally
  • Squatting - Occasionally
  • Climbing-Occasionally
  • Kneeling-Occasionally
  • Twisting-Occasionally

Visual and Hearing Requirements

• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

Working Conditions

Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. This role may include working in less-than-ideal home conditions, which can include exposure to extreme temperatures and environments that may not meet typical cleanliness standards such as clutter, unkept surfaces, and homes with pets. Works in various conditions.

Performance: Essential Functions

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.

Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.

Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output, and time utilization of job duties.

Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.

Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.

Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.

Responsibilities
Supervises the Following Positions

Positions: N/A

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Assess the social and emotional factors in order to estimate patient's capacity and potential to cope with problems of daily living.
• Assist patients and families to understand, accepts, and follows medical recommendations and provides services planned to restore patients to optimum social and health adjustment within their capacity.
• Assist patients with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.
• Utilizes resources, such as family and community agencies, to assist patients to resume life in the community or to learn to live with any disabilities they may have.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with other departments, agencies, patients, and their families.
• Participates in Patient Care Conferences and Utilization Review Meetings.
• Maintains current information on community health and welfare resources in order to ensure appropriate referrals
• Adheres to department and hospital policies and procedures. Follows work schedule and demonstrates good attendance.
• Communicate with patients, families, staff, and others in a professional and service-oriented manner.
• Utilizes good judgement in the performance of duties.
• Attend meetings and in-service as required. Attend appropriate conferences and workshops to enhance career growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Master's degree in social work

Experience:

• Two years of experience in Social Work Services
• Two years of experience in Counseling

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker
    
    • Must be current in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    
    • Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
  • SAFE Approach Level III Certification
    
    • Must obtain within six (6) months of start date