Social Work Team Lead

Education

Masters' degree in Social Work

Experience

3-5 years of clinical social work experience (Hospital experience required)

Experience with clinical/medical patients required

Discharge planning experience required

Experience supervising interns and/or graduate social workers preferred

Board Certified or eligible to become Board Certified to supervise graduate social workers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of various social, home care, extended care, hospice, government programs, commercial insurance and community services
• Knowledge of social work theories, therapies and techniques of casework process
• Knowledge of principles and regulations of public welfare and Medicaid
• Skill in coordinating efforts of an interdisciplinary team (agency, hospital, hospice, payer, etc.)
• Ability to assess complex patient needs including psychiatric and substance abuse
• Ability to assist with coordination of services for patients with limited resources
• Customer service skills
• Skill in word processing programs
• Ability to assess discharge needs for patients

Licensures, Certifications

• Licensed in Maryland as an LCSW or LCSW-C
• Board Certified to supervisor graduate social workers upon hire or by end of 90-day probationary period

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, family members and significant others to obtain a relevant psychosocial assessment and to assess current/potential needs.
• Develops and implements a plan of care appropriate to identified problems. Shares resultant findings with the appropriate health care team members, physicians, and payer source.
• Orchestrates discharge planning for patients, considering insurance coverage, home care, auxiliary care, etc., personal resources, support systems, and level of post acute placement appropriateness.
• Provides complex social work services including individual, family and group modalities and other recognized psychosocial therapies in assisting patients and family members.
• Provides interpretation of the patient's, significant others, and family members' behavior as needed. Offers suggestions for modifying behavior by recommending appropriate resources.
• Provides and facilitates completion of appropriate documentation for patient records in a timely manner.
• Identifies, plans, modifies, and coordinates patient discharge needs, making appropriate referrals, and utilizing available community resources as needed for implementation. Formulates a plan that addresses the continuing needs of the patient following discharge from the acute care setting.
• Provides as well as attends educational in-services to the rest of the interdisciplinary staff.
• Actively participates in problem solving to enhance the most efficient and appropriate discharge plan.
• Assists other departments within GBMC needing Social Work intervention on an as needed basis during unforeseen staffing shortages.
• Completes Readmission Interview consistently for appropriate admissions.
• Provides necessary services for effective post discharge placement in another facility, by obtaining necessary pre-authorization, transportation, and contacting (if necessary) the proposed facility regarding clinical information and services required.
• Assists in the orientation process of new team members, including curriculum and competency development and design of preceptor practicum.
• Communicates and delineates policy, procedures and protocols for patients and families within the clinical social work arena.
• Ensures the establishment, interpretation and maintenance of standards of practice within area of expertise.
• Provides educational programs to the interdisciplinary team based on educational needs assessment and quality data.
• Acts as resident clinical consultant, providing clinical guidance and mentoring.
• Acts as a educator, trainer to Care Management team members
• Assists with specific duties assigned by departmental leadership such as scheduling, staffing, assignments, complex case reviews, assisting with team meetings, and various short-term projects as needed.
• This position will still manage a direct patient caseload as determined by departmental needs
• Active member of the hiring committee and other committees as needed.
• Available to provide clinical supervision to graduate Social Workers and Social Work interns as needed
• Creates and facilitates orientation schedule for new social workers.
• Precepts new social workers throughout their orientation period.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move quickly about the hospital to all units as needed. Able to concentrate on details in a hectic environment.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed inside the organization's offices, patient care units, or in patient rooms. Job attendance is required during all types of weather conditions.
• Must carry on-call phone for evening and weekend call on a rotating basis with ability to come in to work if necessary during time off.

Conditions of Employment

• Must speak, write, and understand English fluently both in person and on the phone.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.