Social Worker I / Adult Population / UMMC
Facility: University of Maryland Medical Center
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Baltimore, MD Shift/Schedule: DAY
Department: UMH: CARE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Posted FTE: 1.0
Job Posting Category:
Hours of Work: M-F, 9 - 5P
Job ID #: 41866
Benefits Eligible:
Minimum Education:
License/Cert Required: Social Worker,Lic Associate Social Worker,Lic Grad Social Worker,Lic Cert Social Worker,Lic Clin Social Worker,Cert Basic Cardiac Life Supprt
Minimum Experience:
Specialty Type: Not Applicable
What You Will Do:
The University of Maryland Medical System is a 12-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women's and children's health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team. UMMC is currently seeking a Social Worker I for their Adult Population.
The Social Worker is a vital part of the Neuro and University Health Center clinic teams. The SW provides support for several PAU (Potentially Avoidable Utilization) initiatives including the Discharge Clinic and the outpatient Stroke Coordination teams. The teams follow the high risk patients from time of inpatient discharge as the patient transitions to outpatient. The social worker plays a critical role in providing psycho-social needs, from community resources to ensuring no gaps in services, to prevent potential hospital readmissions. The social worker is also a vital part of the team for the epilepsy patient population and movement disorder patient population as in Parkinson's as well as several other clinics at UHC including GI, nephrology, and rheumatology.
Master’s degree in Social Work, Maryland state Social Work licensure and credentials as a Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) at the time of employment and 2 years applicable social work experience is REQUIRED***
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
1. Assesses the patient's psychosocial situation in relation to the medical and psychiatric needs and plans appropriate interventions and treatment goals to improve patient/family functioning, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and generally accepted clinical social work practices.
A. Interviews patients, family members, and/or significant others identified through case finding or referral to assess needs for social work services.
B. Reviews patient chart and nursing care plans for pertinent medical care or nursing care information.
2. Provides family counseling and other clinical services to patients, such as, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, task-centered treatment and crisis intervention based on assessed needs using individual, family, or group modalities in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and generally accepted clinical social work practices.
A. Provides preventive, protective, or supportive services to patients who are in or who are threatened by situations detrimental to their well-being.
B. Collaborates with the health care team regarding
in-hospital needs and post-hospital care.
C. Interprets psycho-social services programs and procedures to client, staff and community organizations.
3. Coordinates and maintains a viable discharge planning program for the assigned service area to identify patient needs and plan for appropriate after-care services.
A. Ensures continuity of care through comprehensive and appropriate discharge planning with patient, family, and/or significant others.
4. Documents appropriate data from psycho-social assessments, individual contacts, family interventions and discharge planning according to department policy and procedures and State, Federal, and Joint Commission stipulated requirements.
5. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and professional standards. May accompany patients to obtain benefits, entitlement or other services.
6. Participates in cross coverage and on-call coverage when needed.
7. Develops a social service network with city, state or other governmental services that serve the needs of the assigned patient population, to assist patients in obtaining such services as, food stamps and other financial supports and assistance in obtaining transitional housing.
8. Participates in departmental meetings and activities. Participates in and may hold leadership positions on departmental and hospital committees.
9. Evaluates psycho-social services program objectives and results and participates in program planning and improvement in accordance with the mission of the hospital and department.
A. Prepares and submits statistical information according to departmental policy on "reporting and recording" for continuity of care.
10. Demonstrates a commitment to professional development through participation in relevant in-service and continuing educational programs.
A. Actively examines clinical practice and seeks self improvement through use of supervision, peer consultation, or other methods to develop therapeutic knowledge and skills.
B. Participates in the training and education of allied health professionals in the hospital and/or in the community.
C. Participate in the clinical teaching and instruction of undergraduate or graduate social work interns in the field of practice.
11. Provide supervision to designated social work staff, as required.
12. Participate in research and publication activities, as needed.
13. Perform various administrative duties to support the operations of a smaller social work unit (i.e. purchasing-related and computer-related functions).
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What You Need to Be Successful:
* Master’s degree in Social Work required.
* Maryland state Social Work licensure and credentials as a Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) at the time of employment, is required.
* Two years social work experience is preferred. This may include internships and paid work experience.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Facility: University of Maryland Medical Center
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Baltimore, MD Shift/Schedule: DAY
Department: UMH: CARE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Posted FTE: 1.0
Job Posting Category:
Hours of Work: M-F, 9 - 5P
Job ID #: 41866
Benefits Eligible:
Minimum Education:
License/Cert Required: Social Worker,Lic Associate Social Worker,Lic Grad Social Worker,Lic Cert Social Worker,Lic Clin Social Worker,Cert Basic Cardiac Life Supprt
Minimum Experience:
Specialty Type: Not Applicable
What You Will Do:
The University of Maryland Medical System is a 12-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women's and children's health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team. UMMC is currently seeking a Social Worker I for their Adult Population.
The Social Worker is a vital part of the Neuro and University Health Center clinic teams. The SW provides support for several PAU (Potentially Avoidable Utilization) initiatives including the Discharge Clinic and the outpatient Stroke Coordination teams. The teams follow the high risk patients from time of inpatient discharge as the patient transitions to outpatient. The social worker plays a critical role in providing psycho-social needs, from community resources to ensuring no gaps in services, to prevent potential hospital readmissions. The social worker is also a vital part of the team for the epilepsy patient population and movement disorder patient population as in Parkinson's as well as several other clinics at UHC including GI, nephrology, and rheumatology.
Master’s degree in Social Work, Maryland state Social Work licensure and credentials as a Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) at the time of employment and 2 years applicable social work experience is REQUIRED***
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
1. Assesses the patient's psychosocial situation in relation to the medical and psychiatric needs and plans appropriate interventions and treatment goals to improve patient/family functioning, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and generally accepted clinical social work practices.
A. Interviews patients, family members, and/or significant others identified through case finding or referral to assess needs for social work services.
B. Reviews patient chart and nursing care plans for pertinent medical care or nursing care information.
2. Provides family counseling and other clinical services to patients, such as, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, task-centered treatment and crisis intervention based on assessed needs using individual, family, or group modalities in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and generally accepted clinical social work practices.
A. Provides preventive, protective, or supportive services to patients who are in or who are threatened by situations detrimental to their well-being.
B. Collaborates with the health care team regarding
in-hospital needs and post-hospital care.
C. Interprets psycho-social services programs and procedures to client, staff and community organizations.
3. Coordinates and maintains a viable discharge planning program for the assigned service area to identify patient needs and plan for appropriate after-care services.
A. Ensures continuity of care through comprehensive and appropriate discharge planning with patient, family, and/or significant others.
4. Documents appropriate data from psycho-social assessments, individual contacts, family interventions and discharge planning according to department policy and procedures and State, Federal, and Joint Commission stipulated requirements.
5. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital and departmental policy and professional standards. May accompany patients to obtain benefits, entitlement or other services.
6. Participates in cross coverage and on-call coverage when needed.
7. Develops a social service network with city, state or other governmental services that serve the needs of the assigned patient population, to assist patients in obtaining such services as, food stamps and other financial supports and assistance in obtaining transitional housing.
8. Participates in departmental meetings and activities. Participates in and may hold leadership positions on departmental and hospital committees.
9. Evaluates psycho-social services program objectives and results and participates in program planning and improvement in accordance with the mission of the hospital and department.
A. Prepares and submits statistical information according to departmental policy on "reporting and recording" for continuity of care.
10. Demonstrates a commitment to professional development through participation in relevant in-service and continuing educational programs.
A. Actively examines clinical practice and seeks self improvement through use of supervision, peer consultation, or other methods to develop therapeutic knowledge and skills.
B. Participates in the training and education of allied health professionals in the hospital and/or in the community.
C. Participate in the clinical teaching and instruction of undergraduate or graduate social work interns in the field of practice.
11. Provide supervision to designated social work staff, as required.
12. Participate in research and publication activities, as needed.
13. Perform various administrative duties to support the operations of a smaller social work unit (i.e. purchasing-related and computer-related functions).
*LI-AB1
~CB
What You Need to Be Successful:
* Master’s degree in Social Work required.
* Maryland state Social Work licensure and credentials as a Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) at the time of employment, is required.
* Two years social work experience is preferred. This may include internships and paid work experience.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.