Social worker II
Job Requirements
Company Description
Located in Largo in the heart of Prince Georges County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince Georges County residents.
Job Description
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks The following statements describe the general work performed in this role.It is not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed. - Assesses patients, evaluates psycho-social problems, prepares and implements services care plans.
- Collaborates with Admissions and Patient Accounts in admission and discharge planning.
- Provides ongoing service planning.
- Implements patient rehabilitation plans.
- Assists in the coordination of patient discharges with healthcare providers/agencies for support in the patient's home.
- Supports the Business office in processing all benefits, enrollments, applications and re-certifications as needed to ensure continual funding.
- Provides family counseling as needed to help explore and resolve concerns regarding the family member residing at the Center.
- Provides on-going community awareness to services including distributing information to feeder agencies and at public events.
- Performs departmental administrative duties.
- Attends management team meetings when scheduled.
- Completes information for monitoring quarterly and annual utilization review and other reports.
- Does related work as assigned
Qualifications
Education, Experience and Qualifications - Masters degree in social work accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) licensure from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
- Minimum one (1) year of related experience is required.
Additional Information
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