This position exists to be part of a case management team and provide client services and follow-up services as needed. The incumbent in this position aids people experiencing personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefit from medical care. This position exists to advocate for patients by securing needed community/financial resources via the application of extensive knowledge of various human resource agencies.
Essential Functions
Patient Treatment:
Provides direct crisis intervention, short-term counseling, information and referral, and provides psychosocial assessment as necessary. Collaboratively plans and facilitates appropriate interventions that will improve overall family health and well-being. Serves as a liaison between the patient and the health care provider concerning the broad psychosocial aspects of the patient's course of treatment. Takes appropriate action according to established protocol for child and adult abuse and neglect cases.
Charting/Record Keeping:
Charts (daily) appropriately and in a timely manner in patients’ medical records. Participates in multidisciplinary patient case conferences designed to share pertinent information.
Education:
Provides consultation and educational services to patients, families and community groups relevant to needs and problems.
The preceding essential function statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks and functions for this position. Job descriptions provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents. Other tasks and functions may be assigned as needed to fulfill the mission of the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Requires Bachelor's degree in social worker or related field.
Requires experience in social work field.
Requires transportation to commute to various health center sites; patient homes.
Hospitals and community agencies through various parts of the city.
Requires good written and verbal communication skills.
Requires an understanding of families and poverty and diverse cultures.
Requires extensive knowledge of community resources.
Requires ability to function in multidisciplinary setting.
EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE:
The Community Social Worker will receive annual performance evaluations that rate job performance in accordance with HealthNet vision, mission, policies and procedures. The evaluations may include, but not be limited to, performance of many of the specific skills and abilities noted above. The Community Social Worker is expected to present an exemplary professional image; maintain a positive attitude toward work and HealthNet; display a willingness to accept and complete assigned job responsibilities and duties; demonstrate the ability to independently exercise judgment, supervise staff if applicable, and complete all phases of assigned tasks or projects; and serve as a positive role model for other HealthNet staff.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.