Adult Care Management Social Worker - Inpatient (Med-Surg)

Position Title

Adult Care Management Social Worker - Inpatient (Med-Surg) Department: OUMC Care Management

Job Description

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• A Care Management Social Worker will provide essential support and guidance to patients and their families as they navigate overall wellness in the OU healthcare system. This position provides comprehensive care coordination and support services to individuals and families facing complex social and health-related challenges. This position works collaboratively with clients, their families, healthcare professionals, and community resources to address their unique needs and improve their overall well-being. Essential Responsibilities Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Assess assigned patients’ unique conditions by combining data from medical diagnoses, chart reviews, personal interviews, and care teams. Performs psychosocial assessments and relate findings to necessary clinical staff Provides or supervises plan of care interventions to include resource and referral help, crisis intervention, prevention, education, patient advocacy, bereavement, therapy (LMSW under supervision) and support as appropriate. Partners with the healthcare team and involves the patient and family in the development and implementation of plans. Provides patients and family education regarding diseases, treatments, social or financial situations, emotional stress and/or other problems Monitors care to evaluate progress towards goals and institutes appropriate interventions as needed Conduct high risk screening, provides crisis counseling (LMSW under supervision), and provides education and resources to patients and families regarding abuse or neglect, physical abuse, and documents these sessions. Acts as a liaison between patients/families and the clinical staff and other agencies Advocate for patient concerns and escalate ethical dilemmas through the appropriate channels. Maintains an open, approachable manner treating others fairly and respectfully preserving self-confidence and dignity as well as show regard for their opinion Completes applicable reports bases on mandated reporting requirements. LMSW or LCSW with 1 year experience can precepts newly hired SW Level I or BSW and MSW students. General Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications (Level 1): Education Requirements: Master of Social Work from an accredited institution required Experience Requirements: 0-3 years of work experience, health care experience preferred. License/Certification/Registration Requirements: Current Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or under supervision for Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) or LCSW from the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers. Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required Minimum Qualifications (Level 2): Education Requirements: Master of Social Work from an accredited institution required. Experience Requirements: At least 3 years of social work experience. License/Certification/Registration Requirements: Current LCSW from the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers. Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required. Minimum Qualifications (Level 3): Education Requirements: Master of Social Work from an accredited institution required. Experience Requirements: At least 5 years of social work experience. License/Certification/Registration Requirements: Current LCSW from the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers. Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of social and psychological casework, of social and welfare resources available in the community and hospital, of current social and economic conditions, trends and problems. Analytical skills sufficiently strong to interpret situations and determine the appropriate course of action. Ability to explain technical data in a form understandable by patients, families and hospital staff. Good interpersonal skills. #cb Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.