Medical Social Worker I

Description
Enjoy the FLEXIBILITY that comes with this role!
NOW OFFERING A $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

• As a part of Munson Healthcare’s commitment to providing quality patient care, qualified applicants accepting certain full-time positions are eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus with employment commitment. Applicants can learn more about the sign on bonus and qualifications when connecting with a recruiter.

Munson Healthcare has the most comprehensive home health program in Northern Michigan. We have built our reputation for excellence by providing kind, attentive, and respectful in-home care for more than 50 years. We are looking for team members who will continue our tradition of providing kind and respectful care for our patients in their homes.
Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest and leading healthcare system. Based in Traverse City, Michigan, our team of medical experts, nine award-winning community hospitals, and related organizations serve people in 30 counties.
Entry Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English. Computer literacy required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field from a school accredited or approved by the Council on Social Work Education. Current Michigan licensure as a Bachelor’s Social Worker required.
• Possess current Michigan motor vehicle license, ability to drive a car, and insured vehicle capable of transport to patient homes or other offices under various weather conditions.
• 2 years’ experience in a health care setting. Home Care or Hospice experience preferred.
• Meets MHH established requirements for proof of health status. Physically able to lift 35 pounds. Demonstrates ability to move, position and transfer clients utilizing good body mechanics, lifting techniques and/or transfer assistive devices to avoid manipulating more than 35 pounds.
• Meets Home Health and Medicare standards as evidenced by criminal background check and fingerprinting.

ORGANIZATION
Reports to appropriate manager, clinical supervisor or designee.
Works under the supervision of a qualified licensed Master’s in Social Work.
Works closely with the Home Care/Hospice interdisciplinary teams, physicians, nurses, ancillary staff and other community personnel.
SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Assess the emotional factors related to illness including identification of family dynamics and communication patterns.
• Meets established productivity standards.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff in developing and implementing patient care plans.
• Provides information regarding preparation of advance directives.
• Addresses patient/family questions and issues.
• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
• Assesses environmental resources and obstacles to maintaining safety.
• Participates in quality and performance improvement measures.
• Provides assistance to other team members in understanding the social, ethical and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Home Health.
• Complies with standard precautions, infection control, and safety procedures.
• Identifies support systems available to reduce stress and facilitates coping with disease processes including end of life care.
• Records in a timely manner evaluation data, interventions, all patient contacts including phone contacts, and client and family’s response to interventions in the electronic medical record.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Completes assessment of the patient’s/care giver’s/families psychosocial status including potential risk of suicide and/or abuse or neglect.
• Identifies problems and, in collaboration with the patient/family, develops appropriate goals.
• Assesses special needs related to cultural diversity including communication, space, role of family members and special traditions.
• Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
• Participates in effective interdisciplinary plan of care coordination and adherence to plan of care.
• Identifies the developmental level of patient/family and obstacles to learning or ability to participate in care of patient.
• Provides social work services including identification of appropriate community resources and crisis intervention counseling while assessing the patient’s/family’s ability to access those resources.
• Promotes personal and patient safety.

Hospice Addendum

• Addresses funeral planning issues and transfer of responsibility regarding financial, legal and health care decisions.
• Assesses need for counseling related to risk assessment for pathological grief.