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Social Worker
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Description:
Position Summary: The Social Worker puts into practice the mission of NSCHC through assessing its patients and providing crisis intervention and contacting and making referrals to other agencies and services. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES- • Complete a psychosocial assessment that includes social, economic, cultural, age-related and behavioral factors, history of child, elder or domestic abuse, prior psychiatric or substance abuse treatment, family and social support systems and all other available resources as appropriate to the clinical situation. • Assists patients in connecting with needed services provided by the health center; medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy supports, dietary supports, transportation, etc. • Acts as a liaison between patients, families, the health center providers and community services including housing, education, support groups, food assistance, assisted living facilities, grief counselors, and legal aid. • Assesses patients and gathers relevant information to create a treatment plan by collaborating effectively with the healthcare team, patients and families and relevant community resources Works with the Community Health Worker to connect patients with community supports outside of NSCHC. • Assists with making the necessary adjustments to the patient's lifestyle and ensuring the necessary support system is in place. • Monitors adherence to treatment plan and makes additional recommendations as needed in consultation with the patient's provider. • Maintain extensive knowledge of federal, state and local assistance programs and community resources that affect patient needs. • Provides accurate, timely and appropriate documentation of all social work interventions in the medical record per regulatory policies and procedures. • Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the multidisciplinary care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. • Supports and is engaged within the PCMH (Patient-Centered Medical Home) policies and procedures. • Collaborates with clinical staff on patients being monitored for Care Management under PCMH criteria/guidelines. • Staffs, occasionally, afterhours outreach events. Potential opportunity for clinical supervision with LCSW and behavioral health department. OTHER KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES- • Ability to interact with cultural competency with medically underserved groups and communities • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Must be organized and demonstrate initiative, judgement, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills • Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval • Must possess effective, professional oral and written communication skills • Must maintain an effective and positive professional working relationship with staff and patients • Commitment to NSCHC faith-based mission to provide care for all who request it, without judgement. QUALIFICATIONS (Required for Employment) • Master Degree in Social Work • Experience with working with patients in an underserved population that have experienced homelessness, poverty, trauma, neglect, abuse, mental health, and/or substance abuse • Experience/Training - At least 2 years of experience working in healthcare setting preferred. • Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) • Clearances 33,34, 73 • Proof of Covid-19 immunization • Annual influenza vaccine • Must obtain or provide proof of (within 14 days of hire): PPD, Tdap, Hepatitis B Immunity, MMR Immunity, Varicella Immunity • Complete self-attestation of fitness for duty within 14 days of hire.
Company:
North Side Christian Health Center
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Social Worker is a Social Services Social Worker Job at North Side Christian Health Center located in Pittsburgh PA. Find other listings like Social Worker by searching Oodle for Social Services Social Worker Jobs.