Clinical Social Worker- MICU

Benefits

There are options for a tax deferred annuity 401 K Retirement Plan and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

Location

• Johns
• Hopkins
• Hospital in
• Baltimore,
• MD
• Schedule:
• Monday -
• Friday 8:30
• AM - 5:00
• PM with alternating weekends with the shift hours of 8:00
• AM - 6:30 PM If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a diverse team environment, and are eager to make a difference, Johns Hopkins is the place for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing medical science. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary at Johns Hopkins Intrastaff!

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, use of equipment and Hospital & departmental policies necessary for job performance. In collaboration with the Case Management Coordinator – RN, uses screening mechanisms to identify patients who are at risk for lengthy inpatient stays, complex clinical issues, high resource use or repeat admissions due to chronic diseases. Intervenes within 24 hours of patient admissions. Documents according to established guidelines Assesses patient & family psychosocial needs, including coping mechanisms, ability to comply effectively with plan of care, and desired outcomes. Makes referrals as appropriate. Provides patient & family counseling as appropriate. Works collaboratively with physicians and other health care team members to achieve desired outcomes per physicians’ plans of care. Collaborates as needed with the Utilization Management Committee. Identifies potential or current patient situations which require referral to other members of the health care team such as financial counseling or risk management. Assures discharge plan is implemented and follow-up occurs Serves as a resource for patients, family members, & the community; provides information and referrals as needed. In conjunction with physician, nursing staff & other health care team members, facilitates dischargeplanning process and identifies need for referral to external sources for post-hospitalization needs. Maintains accurate & current knowledge of available community resources including home-health agencies, skilled-nursing facilities, rehab facilities, and other available resources. Explains options to patients & families Maintains accurate & current knowledge of payor practices and regulations that may impact patient outcomes and/or progress. Initiates & maintains all acute-care abstracts for discharge planning/social services Initiates & maintains MedQM data on all patients

Qualifications

MS Social Work from an accredited school of social work. Must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners at the LMSW level, but an LCSW-C is preferred 2 years or more of licensed clinical social work experience in an inpatient Hospital healthcare setting; MICU experience preferred Aidin Discharge software experience is strongly preferred Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.