Clinical Social Worker-Masters Carilion Clinic - Palliative Care

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JOB SUMMARY

We are looking or a full-time social worker for our Palliative team. This is a new position so we are looking for someone with ambition and desire to help create the role as needed with the rest of the team. Looking for someone with great communication skills, team work approach and organization skills. Experience in Palliative Medicine preferred but not required.

 

The clinical social worker provides psychosocial assessments, interviews, and/or treatments and discharge planning to patients and families to assist them in coping with hospitalization, illness, diagnosis, and/or life situation.  The social worker works collaboratively with other members of the health care team, community resources, regulatory agencies and third party payers in order to facilitate the transition of the patient through the organization while maintaining the highest quality of services possible.  The social worker will adhere to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.  The clinical social worker utilizes critical thinking skills, advanced problem solving, therapeutic interventions and advanced care planning in the day to day functions.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

*Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families.  Formulating a comprehensive care transition plan coordinated with the interdisciplinary/ transdisciplinary team. *Meets documentation standards for quality, timeliness and confidentiality of medical records in accordance with organizational and departmental defined policies and procedures.  *Remain current with social work and health care developments and seeks to increase further enhancement of job related knowledge. *Facilitates and interdisciplinary approach to patient care. *Provide therapeutic interventions aimed at adaptation throughout the continuum of care.  *Participates in system and departmental performance improvement initiatives

This is the opportunity that could change your career, and many lives you'll touch with genuine dignity, respect, kindness, and empathy. Become part of the team at Carilion Clinic, a community-based healthcare network that includes seven hospitals, multi-specialty physician practices, and affiliations with prestigious academic medical institutions.

 

Based in Roanoke, Virginia, we invite you to play an important role as we inspire optimal health through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. Join our award-winning organization, live our values, and learn how working with a regional leader cited for clinical and workplace excellence can improve the quality of your career experience, as well as that of your patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work.

Experience: Minimum of two years social work experience in health care setting preferred.  Experience in Palliative Medicine preferred but not required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and team working skills required.  Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.  Demonstrates advanced knowledge of social work theory and practice: proven expertise as a clinical social worker; crisis intervention skills; critical thinking and creative problem solving.  Satisfactory completion of orientation; positive interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; analytical skills; cultural competence; integrity; team player; courteous; ability/willingness to work as an integral member of a multi skilled team.

OUR VALUES

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.

Commitment:  Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion:  Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage:  Doing what's right for our patients without question.

Curiosity:  Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.

 

Requisition Number: 68933 

Employment Status: Full time 

Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital 

Shift: Day 

Shift Details: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., some weekend coverage possible

Recruiter: RHONDA E JOHNSON 

Recruiter Phone: 540-983-4043 

Recruiter Email: REJohnson@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

 

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Carilion Clinic
Website : https://www.carilionclinic.org/