Job Information
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center SOCIAL WORKER in Danville, Kentucky
Job Summary
Provides social work services for patients and their families and collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team; assists families by providing resources/referrals for community assistance including financial resources. Provides crisis intervention and follow up services. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).
Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort
Works in typical office setting. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. May require working evening and weekend shift with overtime as necessary. Ability to move or position medium weight files under 10 lbs. The tasks of this job do not involve exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue.
Minimum Qualifications or Equivalents
Education: Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
Experience: Two (2) years experience as Social Worker and/or Discharge Planner in an Acute Care setting.
EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: In-house computer, departmental computers, copy machine and fax machine. Electronic medical record keeping knowledge preferred. Meditech experience preferred. Requires independent judgment and initiative. Utilizes communication skills with a high degree of effectiveness in working with patients, families, physicians, hospital personnel and referral agencies. Possesses skills necessary to plan and coordinate a social service program and to work effectively with other disciplines. Should possess knowledge of community, social, health and welfare programs.
Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations
Kentucky Certified Social Worker.