Social Services Supervisor - Fulltime

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides social work services for patients and families.
• Working knowledge of common disease entities, disorders and medical terminology to understand acute and ongoing needs of patients and families.
• Knowledge of health care systems and public programs such as those funded by Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance plans.
• Participates in community activities as requested by Director.
• Attends educational programs for continued professional growth.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Completes documentation in accurate and timely manner. Documents interventions with patient which may include but not limited to Counseling, Discharge Planning, Psychosocial evaluation and patient's response to plan of care. Also implements and make changes in the Patient's plan of care when indicated.
• Takes call on a rotating basis after hours, on weekends and holidays.
• Responsible for Quality Improvement within the social services department and participates on quality teams when appropriate.
• Responsible for all policy and procedures of this Social Services Department. Revises and updates policies when needed.
• Responsible for the supervision of other Social Workers in the Care Management department completing their evaluations in a timely manner.