Social Worker | Per Diem
On-siteFarmington, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Assess psychosocial status and establish care plans for patients and clients as directed by the physician's plan of care. Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessments, develop care plans in consultation with team members, and counsel families on healthcare-related needs. Coordinate care for assigned patients, report conditions to supervisors, and communicate with physicians regarding current plans. Provide community resources as needed, complete accurate documentation addressing treatment and progress, and contribute to Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement programs. Travel within the geographic area to fulfill assignments and perform other duties as required.
Required Qualifications
- Master or doctoral prepared graduate with a degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- State license to practice where applicable
- One (1) year of social work experience in a health care setting
- Able to demonstrate basic understanding of computers and workplace software
- Able to work with people, function well under stress, use clinical judgment, be creative and accept challenges
- Able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of the workforce, both clinical and non-clinical
- Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks
- Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to the care of the patient and use of equipment in providing treatment
- Able to visually and aurally observe and assess the patient
- Able to effectively deal with multiple changes based on patient needs and scheduling
- Able to provide proof of valid driver's license, if applicable
- Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignment(s) include driving own vehicle to transport patient
- Able to constantly travel within geographic area serviced by office from assignment to assignment
- Meets the applicable health requirements to provide patient care per applicable law or regulation
- Able to constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely
- Able to occasionally lift, reposition, and transfer patients
- Able to constantly grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers of palm, i.e. manipulate pen, knobs or objects
- Light activity that may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 20 lbs
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