Social Worker

Social Worker Profession: Social Worker (LMSW) Specialty: Client Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum 3 years clinical experience required; recent acute care hospital experience required License: MSW Degree required; Vermont MSW license required Certifications: Active American Heart Association BLS required Must-Have: Collaborative team player with strong communication skillsAbility to use a systems approach in planning, problem-solving, and decision-makingCreativity, innovation, risk-taking, autonomy, flexibility, and receptiveness to changeCommitment to professional growthComputer skills required Description:Manages and coordinates interdisciplinary care of defined populations through the care continuum from wellness through end of life from a clinical, psychological, social, and environmental perspective.Identifies high-risk patients requiring ongoing coordination of care.Performs a comprehensive patient/family assessment.Develops a comprehensive treatment plan to include clinical components that will span the continuum of psychosocial issues.Implements a plan of care to provide continuing support and coordination for patients/families with multiple complex system needs.Manages benefits and negotiates continuing care services for enrollees in various health insurance plans.Utilizes innovative strategies to advocate for patient needs.Negotiates complex systems to remove barriers and limitations in accessing healthcare in all areas.Monitors the patient’s transition across and within care settings.Shares assessment and clinical, psychological, social, and environmental care plan data with patient/family consent as the patient moves through different care settings.Identifies gaps in the care continuum and works with community and provider networks to expand access to needed services.Participates in the development of clinical disease management strategies.Identifies appropriate measures for the evaluation of outcomes.Participates in the development, maintenance, and coordination of an interdisciplinary care delivery system specific to individual patient needs.Promotes effective resource utilization.Collects and evaluates clinical and financial data/outcomes, including patient satisfaction, health and functional status, and resource utilization.Performs other duties as required or assigned. Requested time off during the course of this assignment must be noted and verified at the time of submission.No more than 5 days of requested time off will be accepted.Local travelers are not eligible for this need.Candidate must have their own vehicle as this is a small community without public transport. #J-18808-Ljbffr