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Social Worker for Inpatient Geriatric Mental Health / Hospice (BSW / MSW)-.8 FTE

Social Worker for Inpatient Geriatric Mental Health / Hospice (BSW / MSW)-.8 FTE

Mille Lacs Health SystemOnamia, MN, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The position provides high quality patient care. Demonstrates good patient and family assessment skills. Plans and implements treatments of individuals and families. Facilitates treatment psycho-diagnosis, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning. Functions well as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participates in community relations for the Senior Care Unit. Ensure that there is a community knowledge of the Senior Care Unit at Mille Lacs Health System. Participates in contact with all current and new referral sources.

Job Duties

The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (

  • ) at the end of the bullet point.

Community Relations

  • Makes contacts with referral sources such as nursing homes, assisted living, physician offices and other organizations serving the elderly, approximately 1 per month.
  • Participates in attendance at networking groups regularly to ensure MLHS is an integral part of the community services.
  • Follows up on calls to the unit inquiring regarding services.
  • In conjunction with select team members, makes individual appointments with referents to ensure information is up to date, questions are answered, etc.
  • Visits individuals in areas of LTC, Acute Care, Social Work, county offices.
  • In conjunction with select team members, maintains up to date referral source files, seeks new referral sources.

    • Communications / Documentation

  • Works individually and as a member of a team.
  • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation, and negotiations skills.
  • Communicates with physicians in person, phone, Telemedicine techniques.
  • Prioritizes assignments and meets deadlines.
  • Completes intakes on potential patients, may coordinate admission process as needed.
  • Along with director, researches and develops referral communication.
  • Sends referral satisfaction surveys, tallies in conjunction with Quality Manager.
  • Designs written documents describing program services, including but not limited to : unit website, newsletter, admission information, workshop notices, unit brochure, newspaper articles.
  • Communicates with Program Director, including scheduled marketing / community relations meetings.
  • In conjunction with select team members, interacts with hospital marketing department in order to promote unit within hospital marketing activities, for direction and approval of media products.

    • Educator

  • Presents in-services as scheduled / requested to professional and community organizations on topics related to aging mental illness.
  • Provides unit tours, participates in health fairs and other community events as approved.
  • Assists Program Director with advertising, marketing and CEU's available.

    • Discharge Planning

  • Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning.
  • Works in close conjunction with patient, family, nursing staff and attending physician.
  • Shows knowledge of referral / placement process and available community resources.
  • Conducts 10 day - 2 week follow-up via phone.

    • Psychotherapy Sessions

  • Conducts individual psychotherapy sessions as applicable.
  • Communicates with family members for the purpose of continuity of care.
  • Conducts group therapy sessions. Displays theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills.

    • Social Evaluations

  • Completes social evaluations on assigned patients as per policy.
  • Interviews, diagnostic and report writing skills.

    • Progress Notes

  • Completes comprehensive progress notes in a timely manner.
  • Ensures notes are completed within 24 hours.

    • Other Responsibilities

  • Functions cooperatively as a member of the treatment team.
  • Communicates effectively with families and agencies, conveying a positive professional image.
  • Brings to Program Director's attention significant issues related to program functioning.
  • Utilizes feedback regarding performance and use supervision to improve performance.
  • Responds to behavioral emergencies utilizing Security Alert techniques.
  • Assists with Milieu Management.
  • Acts as back up for ADLS.
  • Attends staff meetings, trainings, and other events as negotiated with Director.
  • Coordinates periodic social work communication / networking / quality sessions with other MLHS staff engaged in discharge planning and social work duties.

    • Collaborate and assist other departments as needed.

    Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Service field required.
  • Licensed Social Worker in state of Minnesota.
  • Clinical skills, ability to work productively and effectively, ability to function well as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and ability to represent the program well in interaction both inside and outside the host hospital.
  • Knowledge of age specific need including, but not limited to : life stage needs (grief, losses, end of life, etc.), severity of illness / intensity of service criteria, typical concurrent medical issues and continuity of care needs.
  • Must be CPR certified and trained in de-escalation techniques, or able to obtain certifications within 90 days of hire.
  • Must have experience in public speaking to small and large diverse groups.
  • Must have knowledge of EMR.
  • Computer skills - Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

    • Preferred Education and Experience

  • Master's degree as a Social Worker preferred, with 5 years mental health experience, one field placement experience or at least one year experience working with Adult Psychiatric patients, and master's level social worker supervision.

    • Additional Eligibility Qualifications

  • Professional written and verbal communication
  • Expertise with computer based data
  • Customer / Client Focus
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Personal Effectiveness / Credibility
  • Stress Management / Composure
  • Teamwork Orientation
  • Technical Capacity
  • Thoroughness
  • Time Management
  • Quality and Safety focused

    • Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

    Exempt : 40 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday 8am to 4 : 30pm.

    Company Benefits Overview

  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Discounts and Scholarships Programs
  • Retirement Plans
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness Program
  • Service and Pharmacy Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Holiday Pay

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