Licensed Master Social Worker

1 Days Old

Provides on going discharge planning to facilitate the patient /family caregivers in collaboration with interdisciplinary team to progress toward goals and have a safe timely discharge plan.
Provides updates to insurances as weekly and as needed to ensure ongoing inpatient approval.
To be knowledgeable with medicare/Medicaid regulations.
In consultation with unit professional staff, shall provide supportive counseling to patients and their families, with a focus on helping them cope with traumatic loss.
Shall elicit from patients and /or their families pertinent information about patients premorbid social, emotional, vocational and spiritual status, and shall communicate this information to the interdisciplinary team in a coherent and relevant manner.
Shall effectively communicate to the interdisciplinary team any concerns raised by the patient or family
Shall participate in discharge planning and assist with post-discharge referrals for mental health or substance abuse.
Utilize knowledge of payer limitations, cost, services and availability of resources to help patients and families make realistic, cost-effective decisions about patient care.
Requirements Possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State.
Location:
West Haverstraw
Salary:
$44.99 - $45 per hour
Category:
Government

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