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Social Worker MSW

CHI Saint Joseph Health System Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
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The posted compensation range of $23.98 - $34.78 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-345542 Employment Type Full Time Department Care Coordination Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Days Remote No Category Case Management and Social Work
Overview

Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington Kentucky. Founded in 1877 a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford began their health ministry. Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services including distinguished awards for cardiology orthopedics and stroke care. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.


Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with physicians, staff and other health care professionals within his/her Division to coordinate the care and service of selected patient populations across the continuum within the acute care setting. The role works collaboratively with patient, family, physician and other members of the health care team to achieve the highest quality clinical outcomes with the most cost effective use of available resources. The Social Worker supports responsibility for an interdisciplinary process to meet the psychosocial and transitional needs of the patient and family. The Social Worker is knowledgeable about various age-related care protocols and functions within their scope of practice. The Social Worker is an integral member of the health care team as well as the Divisional Care Management team.  In addition, the position collaborates with the Divisional Care Management team on system-wide quality improvement/performance improvement initiatives.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

    1. Conducts a psychosocial assessment on identified priority patients in collaboration with family.
    2. Outline available strategies and services to assist in addressing psychosocial care needs, and to make recommendations as appropriate.
    3. Specialized screening tools may be used for the assessment such as Depression screen, Anxiety screen, Substance Abuse screen, Health Literacy screen, Mental Status screen, and Social Support screen as well as other specialized screens and evaluative tools.
    4. Develops individualized psychosocial case plans in collaboration with Case Manager -Acute Care based on assessment and in conjunction with other members of the Care Management team.
    5. Documents actions in medical record according to departmental guidelines and oversees process of exchange of information with other facilities/agencies adhering to legal mandates about confidentiality.
    6. Provides crisis interventions and psychosocial counseling services to restore patients and families to optimum social and psychological health based on their strengths and use of available resources.
    7. Provides factual information and materials to patients/families and others regarding programs end stage illnesses.
    8. Makes referrals promptly to appropriate agencies for services suitable to meet patients’ needs.
    9. Screens patients for financial assistance and helps clarify insurance benefits. Supports patients and families in their efforts to address and cope with the economic stress brought on by serious illnesses. Knowledgeable regarding financial resources.
    10. Assists patient and family in enrollment in needed programs and services.
    11. Assesses need for services through multidisciplinary rounds on patients and collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members.
    12. Consults with outside agencies in the delivery of individual/community care necessary to meet identified and agreed upon goals.
    13. Arranges for and coordinates a broad spectrum of discharge planning services for patients during their hospitalization.
    14. Collaborates with patient/family, physicians, and care management staff to determine patient’s post-discharge needs and plans.
    15. Provides patient/family with information on options/resources available and strategies for utilizing resources. Assists with all necessary referrals.
    16. Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

Master of Social Work (MSW) required

Required Licensure and Certifications

Current unrestricted license, as a social worker, in KY (MSW:KY)

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

  • Demonstrated experience in case management, discharge planning, and transfer coordination.  
  • Must have excellent computer skills and ability to learn new systems.
  • Knowledgeable regarding issues of chronic illnesses, loss/grief issues, change process, family systems, relationship principals, strength based interventions and community services. 
  • Possesses knowledge of public and private welfare and health agencies available to serve patients and families.
  • Must have strong organizational (time management) skills, strong interpersonal skills, the ability to handle multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of and practical use of good business English, spelling, arithmetic, practices and the ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal skills. Proficient in email communications and internet usage along with basic use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Knowledge of information technology to evaluate care effectiveness (care process, outcomes and cost).
  • Ability to work autonomously within matrix environment without direct supervision or support.
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While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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