Social Worker (MSW) PRN Position Available In Knox, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Social Worker (MSW) PRN position at East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville, TN offers part-time work with an estimated salary range of $48.5K to $66.2K a year. This role requires a Master of Social Work degree, Social Work License, and experience in clinical settings. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care planning, discharge planning, and counseling for patients and families. Reporting to the Director of Care Coordination, this position also involves training and education for hospital staff.
Job Description
Social Worker (MSW) PRN East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
- 3.
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Knoxville, TN Job Details Part-time Estimated:
$48.5K
- $66.
2K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Master of Social Work Social Work License Licensed Clinical Social Worker Mid-level Master’s degree Discharge planning Social Work Communication skills Full Job Description
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Assists patients and their families with personal and environmental stressors which interfere with obtaining maximum benefit from medical care.
Social work interventions may include:
clinical psychosocial assessment and care planning, information and referral, discharge planning, case management, psychoeducation and psychotherapy when needed for adjustment to illness and/or treatment for behavioral problems.. Participates in orientation of new social work staff. May participate in supervision of students completing Field Placement. Acts in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics.
REPORTS TO
Director—Care Coordination
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No Minimum Education:
Masters Degree:
Social Work License/Certification Required:
Licensure of MSW required within 1 year of hire required or LCSW preferred
Minimum Work Experience:
1 year post-Masters clinical experience preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Extensive SW theory base. Uses multiple therapeutic modalities. Demonstrates professional judgment. Outstanding communication skills. Capable of multitasking. Attentive to detail. Highly organized. Flexible.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assesses patient’s/family’s biopsychosocial functioning, emotional support network and socioeconomic status and needs. Develops individualized and attainable goals in conjunction with patients and families. Therapeutic Intervention & Counseling
- uses modalities which optimize treatment goals and interventions. Provides counseling for adaptation to medical circumstance and secondary psychosocial effects. Discharge Planning
- integrates medical and psychosocial plans of care. Knowledgeable regarding current community resources. Demonstrates current knowledge of guidelines, procedures and laws pertinent to provisions of S. W. services. Documentation
- complies with hospital and departmental Quality Improvement standards and statistical requirements. Advocacy
- maintains confidentiality, adheres to HIPAA Regulations and protects patient/family rights. Collaboration
- communicates effectively with medical staff, health care team, social work colleagues and patient/family.
Participates in providing training and education for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital staff. Demonstrates accountability and responsible use of hospital’s and department’s time and resources. Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Note:
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Medium lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 20-50 lbs occasionally, 10-20 pounds frequently and 10 lbs constantly to move objects. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure for lifting or moving of up to 100 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required. Come work where you can make a difference everyday.
