Social Worker

Come be a part of the GCH team! GCH is not only named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation, but was recently named one of the TOP 20. We pride ourselves on our excellent patient care and exceptional staff, and we are looking to add to our team!

GCH is dedicated to providing our employees not just a job, but a career where they can grow and have their voices heard. GCH offers an extensive benefits discount including:

• Professional Development Packages (shared governance committees, tuition reimbursement, & education/licensure assistance)
• Competitive compensation
• For benefit eligible positions - generous PTO, full benefits package, IPERS, and employee discounts for GCH & Clinic services
• Work/Life Balance Perks (free fitness center membership, discounted personal training, discounted meals, & EAP)

JOB SUMMARY: Assists patients in maintaining or improving their ability to manage their everyday physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assesses patients admitted for discharge planning needs, coordinates discharge planning activities, and follows through with interventions.

· Provides progress report to physicians referring patients for social services.

· Makes arrangements for obtaining needed adaptive equipment, clothing, personal items, dental care, podiatric care, eye care, and hearing services.

· Facilitates Mental Health transfers, alcohol/drug abuse treatment transfers, and abuse cases.

· Organizes and coordinates multidisciplinary discharge planning meetings for all Skilled patients as well as any patient needing additional services.

· Collaborates with nursing on Crisis Intervention cases, provide training for staff, and be available for call-in consult as necessary.

· Finds options that meet the physical and emotional needs of each outpatient including grief counseling.

· Screens all admissions; keep families informed of patient’s progress and discharge planning when necessary. 

· Coordinates between patient and family any medical needs, social needs, and discharge planning. Assists in arranging financial assistance through the appropriate agencies.

· Coordinates patient’s transitions from inpatient to outpatient rehabilitation, home health care programs or other facilities.

· Aides in the planning discharge of patients to other facilities; and is also responsible for the necessary documents for that level of care (ID Screen, Senior Care Options, etc.)

· Coordinates with other agencies for preadmission certification/complete PASRR.

  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

$25.00 - $35.00 per hour depending on experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum of a BSW, RN, or degree related human services field including sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology

· Prior care coordinator experience in medical field preferred

· Dependent Adult & Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training