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JOB DESCRIPTION

SOCIAL WORKER

Position Summary

The Social Worker provides ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and overall evaluation of individual patients and family needs. The Social Worker will participate in the provision of bereavement services as needed.

Reports to

Director of Psychosocial Services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field such as sociology, special education, rehabilitation, counseling or psychology required. Master of Social Work (MSW) degree preferred
• College or university must be accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• One year of social work experience in a health care setting
• Certified or licensed as a social worker by the State of Wisconsin
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance coverage
• Internet access to accommodate charting and laptop synchronizing capabilities

Employment Status

Non-Exempt

Key Job Duties

• Comprehensively develop and continuously assess patients’ plan of care as well as the psychosocial needs of the patient, family and caregivers
• Provide supportive, educational, and crisis counseling as appropriate to patients and their families
• Engage in ongoing communication with patients, families, facility staff and team members to expedite the plan of care
• Coordinate and participate in patient and family care planning meetings
• Develop and document a thorough care plan through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Ensure the plan is modified based on the patient’s changing needs
• Exhibit flexibility and creative problem solving for patients with complex psychosocial needs
• Serve as a patient advocate. Enhance a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient’s and family’s ability to make informed decisions and be an active member of the interdisciplinary team
• Serve as a resource and provide education to patient, family, facility staff, physicians, and professional staff relative to the psychosocial needs of patients and families at the end-of-life
• Assess the family unit of care for bereavement risk throughout care.
• Plan for and participate in the transition from patient care to bereavement care for family members
• Foster positive internal and external customer relations, positively representing the social work profession throughout the organization and in the community
• Adhere to the Social Work Code of Ethics and consistently practice within a framework guided by ethical principles
• Prepare for and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as scheduled
• Maintain positive relationships with contracted facilities
• Participate in community education and networking opportunities as needed
• Comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Unity
• Satisfy mandatory training requirements regarding local, state and federal regulations and/or Unity’s policies and procedures
• Consistently and concisely document activity according to department protocols and standards
• Promote and maintain confidentiality
• Maintain personal and professional boundaries
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field such as sociology, special education, rehabilitation, counseling or psychology required. Master of Social Work (MSW) degree preferred
• College or university must be accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• One year of social work experience in a health care setting
• Certified or licensed as a social worker by the State of Wisconsin
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance coverage
• Internet access to accommodate charting and laptop synchronizing capabilities

Benefits

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Training & Development

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability