Social Services Coordinator- Franklin, PA Job at UPMC
Description
UPMC Sugar Creek Station is hiring a Social Worker!!
Located in Franklin, PA, Sugar Creek Station is a senior living community specializing in rehab and memory care. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents by promoting health and personal independence. Join our team in serving our residents today!
Responsibilities:
- Works with the RN Care Manager to coordinate appropriate services and resources to ensure admission appropriateness and timely resource utilization according to the Plan of Care.
- Possesses the ability to obtain and interpret information considering age-specific needs.
- Screens all patients to identify patients with physical, psychological and social needs.
- Evaluates trends in patient/physician/staff satisfaction and make appropriate recommendations.
- Provides patient counseling, trauma case evaluation, screening for abuse and crisis intervention as appropriate, including facilitation and coordination of patient/family conferences when needed.
- Demonstrates commitment to Service Excellence by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians and co-workers.
- Maintains awareness of PRO and payer activities, regulatory standards, available community resources and high level of knowledge of professional practice issues.
- Conducts focused assessment of the behavioral health population.
- Coordinates appropriate referrals, 302 and 201 commitments and facilitates safe discharge of in-house patients to designated psychiatric settings.
- Identifies, provides and / or refers patients who need financial counseling and provides assistance as appropriate
- Works with the RN Care Manager to monitor and intervene with observation services and continuing medical necessity issues.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work is required. Three years of current experience in the acute care setting preferred
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC's COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
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