Mental Health Social Worker

Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: April 17, 2024 Department: ANW Mental Health Social Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union Weekend Rotation: None Job Summary: Provides patients and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare. Key Position Details: This position is on the inpatient mental health unit(s) at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, United Hospital + Mercy/Unity Hospital (Unity Campus). This position covers caseloads for Inpatient Mental Health Social Workers who are out unexpectedly or on planned PTO. Every patient on an Inpatient Mental Health unit is assigned a Mental Health Social Worker for the duration of their hospital stay. The Inpatient Mental Health Social Worker works very closely with the multidisciplinary inpatient care team including the psychiatrist/nurse practitioner, nurse, psychologist, internal medicine provider, clinical therapy group staff, mental health coordinator, pharmacy and additional team members as needed. In this role, the social worker will meet with patients to completes a comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessment, assist with civil commitment/court related paperwork, exams and hearings as needed, coordinate with outpatient supports/providers/care team, and help to develop a comprehensive discharge plan for each patient to ensure they have the support needed for a successful transition back into the community. For those seeking licensure - For full-time employees, we offer 4 hours of Clinical Supervision per month (2 Individual clinical supervision hours and 2 Group clinical supervision hours). This is a Full-Time, Monday through Friday, Day Hours position. Job Description: Principle Responsibilities Delivers professional and thorough social work services, including psychosocial assessment and intervention planning. Identifies patients who require social work assessment and intervention through high risk screening, interdisciplinary team meetings and individual referrals. Conducts assessments that address bio-psycho-social issues for age, population and health specific needs which results in individualized plans of care. Provides support and counseling to patients and families. Provides information and assistance for identified financial or social needs. Coordinates complex transition plans with patients, families, health care team and community providers. Utilizes the electronic medical record to monitor, document and communicate patient progress toward goals and progression of the social work plan. Collaborates and communicates with interdisciplinary team anticipating needs to move the plan of care forward. Provides support and information to patient and families regarding transition plan. Maintains knowledge of government and private payer networks and services to assure appropriate transitions. Collaborates with community and health care resources based on need to coordinate care for the patient. Advocates for patients and families by supporting patient rights and accessing protective services. Demonstrates awareness of patient rights and ethical decision making; provides advocacy to support patient and family. Assures appropriate reporting of vulnerability or suspected abuse as mandated by law. May participate in care system process that prevent readmissions. Plans and participates in transition conferences with patients and families. Utilizes tools and technology to identify and intervene with patients who are at risk for readmission. Ensures that a complete clinical handoff occurs for at risk patient, which may include referrals. May collaborate with the health care team to promote appropriate length of stay. Utilizes tools and technology to support appropriate length of stay management. Facilitates timely referrals and transfers of information. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Social Work required or Master's degree in Social Work preferred WI licensure degree requirements will be accepted in accordance with MN Board of social work requirements for licensure by endorsement 0 to 2 years of experience in a acute care setting preferred 2 to 5 years social work experience preferred Licensed Social Worker - MN Board of Social Work required or Licensed Social Worker - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment for positions in Hospice and Home Health Physical Demands Sedentary: Lifting weight Up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently