Nursing Support / Other / Social Worker Job in Sumter, South Carolina / Government
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Description
The incumbent shall be responsible for working closely with patients, caregivers and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's medical, psychological and social needs are met. The incumbent will also ensure seamless delivery of care between healthcare systems and interface with insurance carriers to facilitate continued coverage/authorization, and authorization for next level of care. This incumbent will also assist the Program Director in assessing internal patients for admission to the Rehab Unit. Must be a LMSW. We are seeking a talented Social Worker with strong rehab experience who possesses the skills necessary to develop the case management, social work and discharge planning service for the Acute Rehabilitation Unit. Position requires an excellent understanding of effective interface between patients, families and medical professionals. Opportunities to work with the team in preparation for CARF accreditation in 2013, to work on developing individual and group interventions with patients and families, as well as patient family education programs. Knowledge of CARF standards, Medicare regulations for inpatient acute rehabilitation are helpful. Job duties of the Rehab Social Worker may include, but are not limited to: · Provides direct social work services and counseling to patients, families and/or groups to enhance psychosocial functioning. · Participates in corporate, facility and community educational training sessions · Provides assistance in identifying and obtaining financial assistance · Provides information on private and governmental social services agencies when applicable · Help facilitate support groups · Arranges for transportation when necessary · Identifying resources and assisting with referrals for: home care needs; skilled nursing and therapy needs; alternative living arrangements including home for the aged, assisted living, adult foster care and nursing homes · Completes all required social work documentation: Assessments, notes, care plans, maintains required social work logs, completes reports monthly, etc. · Maintains up to date knowledge of changes in community resources. · Stay informed of Medicare regulations regarding acute medical inpatient rehabilitation. (IRF) · Provides consultation to members of facility staff, community agencies, and other persons seeking guidance in efforts to solve the problems of residents · Maintains confidentiality of resident, following HIPAA and Privacy Notice regulations. Job duties of the Rehab Social Worker may include, but are not limited to: · Provides direct social work services and counseling to patients, families and/or groups to enhance psychosocial functioning. · Participates in corporate, facility and community educational training sessions · Provides assistance in identifying and obtaining financial assistance · Provides information on private and governmental social services agencies when applicable · Help facilitate support groups · Arranges for transportation when necessary · Identifying resources and assisting with referrals for: home care needs; skilled nursing and therapy needs; alternative living arrangements including home for the aged, assisted living, adult foster care and nursing homes Qualifications: If you are a current Kindred/RehabCare employee Click Here . Completes all required social work documentation: Assessments, notes, care plans, maintains required social work logs, completes reports monthly, etc. · Maintains up to date knowledge of changes in community resources. · Stay informed of Medicare regulations regarding acute medical inpatient rehabilitation. (IRF) · Provides consultation to members of facility staff, community agencies, and other persons seeking guidance in efforts to solve the problems of residents · Maintains confidentiality of resident, following HIPAA and Privacy Notice regulations.
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| Employer: |
RehabCare
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| Post Date: |
Mar 07, 2019 |
| Profession: |
Counseling and Social Services |
| Job Type: |
Social Work |
| Specialty: |
None |
| Location: |
South Carolina - Sumter |
| Job Reference: |
615042 |
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