SOCIAL WORKER (Evening shift)

Company Description

Evening shift 3p-11:30pm

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

Job Description

1. Assesses patients, evaluates psycho-social problems, pre and pares, and implements services care plans.
2. Collaborates with Admissions and Patient Accounts in admission and discharge planning.
3. Provides ongoing service planning.
4. Implements patient rehabilitation plans.
5. Assists in the coordination of patient discharges with healthcare providers/agencies for support in the patient's home.
6. Supports the Business office in processing all benefits, enrollments, applications and re-certifications as needed to ensure continual funding.
7. Provides family counseling as needed to help explore and resolve concerns regarding the family member residing at the Center.
8. Provides on-going community awareness to services including distributing information to feeder agencies and at public events.
9. Performs departmental administrative duties.
10. Attends management team meetings when scheduled.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Required: Current Maryland Social Worker License in good standing. Valid Driver’s License.
• Education/Knowledge
  • Attained Level: Advanced Professional –Master’s Degree
  • Completed Course Work/Program: Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or related Health Sciences.
• Applicable Experience
  • Required: Less than 1 year
  • Preferred: 2 or more years
  • Required: hospital/discharge planning experience

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.