Social Worker Job at Ascension Providence Hosp - ARU - 1592

Ascension Providence Hosp - ARU - 1592 Southfield, MI 48075

Description

Ascension Providence Southfield in Southfield, MI

Part Time Social Worker

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve.

Success within a company doesn’t just happen. It requires committed teams of talented people who understand and embrace an organization’s goals and work together at the highest level to achieve them. Join our team of interdisciplinary doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts today!

SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The incumbent shall be responsible for providing case coordination and a full range of social work services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Participate in continuing education/professional development activities.
  • Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers and others.
  • Adhere to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, client hospital and LifePoint Health.
  • Assist with the development of student programs as requested.
  • Contribute to client relations and marketing activities.
  • Maintain competency, licenses/ certifications, and memberships in applicable professional organizations.
CLINICAL AREA:
  • Participate in pre-admission screening as requested.
  • Conduct initial assessments.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide age appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Evaluate patient and family response to treatment.
  • Document the course of patient care including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
  • Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and families.
  • Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence.
  • Obtain pre-certification and re-certification of patient's insurance coverage as appropriate according to policy and procedure.
INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM AREA:
  • Coordinate treatment activity with other disciplines and team members.
  • Participate in team business meetings.
  • Function as a resource for and provide team members with inservice/cross-training on social work knowledge and skill areas.
  • Contribute to development of improved efficiency and productivity of unit clinical/administrative functions.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT AREA:
  • Participate in unit quality management activities.
  • Collect quality review data.
  • Participate in survey preparation activities.
  • Interact with assigned program consultant.
  • Participate in unit safety committee activities.
  • Contribute to the delivery of cost effective care.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
The incumbent shall, at a minimum, be a graduate of a CSWE approved masters degree program and hold applicable and current license/certification to practice. ACSW certification is desirable. Education/experience in working with an adult and geriatric population is necessary; education/experience serving people with physical disabilities is desirable.



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