Social Worker Discharge Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Clinton, MD (Job ID req5659)

Description

General Summary of Position
To timely and efficiently identify  patients who need discharge planning, assessment of psychosocial impact of illness, provision of direct services, coordination of the discharge plan, liaison with community resources, evaluation of effectiveness of the planning process, and identification of gaps in services.  Outcomes attained collaboratively with patients, family members, physicians, healthcare providers and others.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Master's degree Social Worker required

Experience

• 1-2 years of experience required
• 3-4 years of experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

>LCSW- License Clinical Social Worker Licensed Graduate Social Worker - MD / Licensed Clinical Social Worker - MD required




Primary Duties and Responsibilities


• Interview/counsel patients, families, significant others for the purpose of assessing psychosocial functioning and discharge planning needs specific to that patient.
• Develop and implement Social Work/Discharge Planning treatment plans to assure timely provision of services based on age and diagnosis of patients served and associate area of specialization.
• Participate in developing and implementing effective, efficient case finding in collaboration with other members of the health care team in order to assure access to social work services.
• Develop and coordinate plans with patients and families in conjunction with medical and other hospital staff or referral and/or transfer to other appropriate levels of and/or community agencies to ensure appropriate use of hospital resources.
• Serve as a patient advocate in assuring a collaborative approach to patient care management.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, medical staff, other hospital staff and a variety of community health and welfare agencies/facilities.
• Maintain up to date clinical documentation on patient medical records according to departmental policies and standards.
• Make appropriate referrals to Pastoral Care.Make appropriate referrals to community action groups, support groups etcetera.
• Perform utilization review, regardless of payor source, in accordance with the Utilization Management Plan and State of Maryland Regulations:
• Perform and document admission and continued stay review, using nationally accepted InterQual guidelines to establish medical necessity of hospital stay.
• Readily distinguishes between acute, intermediate and skilled levels of care.
• Contact health insurance companies at specified intervals to assure reimbursement for continued stay.
• Refer concurrent/admission utilization problems/issues to the Physician Advisor or Medical Director.
• Advise the physician of appropriate commercial insurer requirements, such as Medical Assistance second opinion requirement.
• Perform clinical review, upon request of Patient Accounts, for appeals and Medicaid Administrative Days.
• Maintain up to date, clinical records according to departmental policies and professional standards; prepares monthly statistical reports.
• Participate in staff meetings and continuing education programs to enhance personal growth.
• Participate as a member of the hospital Ethics Committee.
• Maintain all social service policies and procedures in accordance with current professional standards.
• Arrange DME, ambulance service, home care, and respiratory care as medically indicated.
• Assists and empowers clients to participate in their treatment plan; engages client in therapeutic relationship; educates client regarding mental health services and their benefits; assists members to use services appropriately; makes appropriate recommendations and referrals for patients to obtain information, support, services and assistance they may need from MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital or community resources.
• Recommends patients for inpatient or outpatient mental health care and refers to appropriate setting.
• Accept other related duties as assigned by the director.




 

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.




 

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.