Medical Social Worker (MSW) – Part Time Days Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Job Description:

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH

| Williamson Health is aregional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee,with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations andmore than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offeringexceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties andsubspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, WilliamsonMedical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan WestTower, offers extensive women’s services, state-of-the-artcardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, anaward-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics,outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergencyand inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. OtherWilliamson Health service providers include the Bone and JointInstitute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center,Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at WilliamsonMedical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that arestrategically located throughout the community, countywideEmergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units,Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture VanderbiltHealth and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in WilliamsonCounty. Learn more about our many specialized services atWilliamsonHealth.org. Williamson Health is a system where yourtalents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted inour promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents ofWilliamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptionalpride in serving our community. We’re committed to empowering ouremployees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space forcuriosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support thediversity and cultural differences among one another and arecommitted to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciatesthe uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart ofeverything we do: respect for every individual, the health andtotal well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity.

These shape who we are as an organization and are essential fordelivering the highest level of culturally competent care andtreatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician andemployee. Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensivebenefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so youcan take charge of your physical, financial, and emotionalwell-being. o Medical, Dental, Vision o PTO o Retirement Matching oTuition reimbursement o Discount programs o FSA (Flexible SpendingAccounts) o Identity Theft Protection o Legal Aid Williamson Healthis an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position requires management and assistancefor patients of Williamson Medical Center, providing for short-termcounseling/crisis management for patients and their families, whoare impacted by adjustment to illness or diagnosis, change inresidence or lifestyle, and/or financial concerns which are aresult of their illness and hospitalization. This counseling/crisismanagement includes assistance with psycho-social, alcohol and drugproblem assessment and management, discharge planning withappropriate referrals, education for patients/families and theappropriate use of resources. The Social Worker activelyparticipates in consistent collaboration with physicians, staff,patients, families, and community agencies in the dischargeplanning process. This position requires that early dischargeplanning occurs, communicating effectively and the appropriatedevelopment of a discharge plan; therefore, alleviating/reducinganxiety for patients and their families. This role works within theknowledge and regulations related to CMS, Commercial Payers andBundle programs in delivering appropriate discharge planning.

POSITION REQUIREMENT

Formal Education /

Training:

Requireslicensure by Tennessee Health Related Boards in Social Work. LCSWpreferred Earned a Master’s degree in social worker or a comparableMaster’s level degree from a college or university.

WorkplaceExperience:

Hospital or Clinical setting required.

Equipment andSkills Training:

Computer-Internet, Meditech and Allscripts CareManagement, telephone, printer, fax, copier, language line.

GoodVerbal/Written Communication Skills Physical Environment:

Officeand Clinical, possible exposure to hazardous materials, infectiousfluids and airborne particles.

Required Weekend Rotation PhysicalEffort:

Must be able to walk short distances in hospitalenvironment and patient rooms and possible manual lifting 10-15lbs, Visual and hearing acuity.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Providespsychosocial/crisis/ETOH/drug problem assessment, short termcounseling and discharge planning to hospital and ER patients whorequire inpatient/outpatient treatment within 24 hours or nextbusiness day of requests. Identifies resources by specialty andinsurance contracts and appropriately documents inMeditech/Allscripts regarding assessment of patient’s level offunctioning, psychosocial and discharge needs. Consistently setspriorities and exhibits efficient time management skills withassigned workload, responding to referrals within 24 hours or nextbusiness day of requests with documentation in Meditech within theconfinements of scheduled shift. Screens patients who do not haveconsults to identify discharge needs and for the need of postdischarge referrals, with 48 hours of admission followed byappropriate documentation in Meditech Responds to referrals within24 hours or next business day of requests with documentation inMeditech Completes assessments within 24 hours or next business daydocumenting in Meditech/Allscripts addressing the patient’s levelof functioning, psychosocial and discharge needs communicatingclearly accurate information to patient/family. Collaborates withmembers of the healthcare team, patient/family in the developmentof an appropriate discharge plan, providing the appropriateresources, post discharge option lists, and completion of a postdischarge preference form when services are determined. Initiatesprecertification for those patients needing authorization for postdischarge care/transportation. Maintains positive workingrelationships with community agencies, physicians and other membersof the healthcare team by communicating clearly timely and accurateinformation. Consistent timely delivery of all appropriate andupdated patient information to post discharge providers inAllscripts. Communicates Bundle program information to selectedpatients with the delivery of CMS Bundle letter within 24 hours ornext business day of admission. Assists Case Manager in patientconversation and delivery of information related to dischargeappeals, and payer denials. Actively participates in DischargeAppeal process. Enters discharges with correct dischargedisposition in Meditech within 3 days post discharge.