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Job description
Advocate Social Worker (BSW) - Full Time
Great Bend, KS $48,009 - $62,099 a year
Join a dedicated Care Transitions team providing compassionate patient and family advocacy alongside psychosocial support for individuals referred to the care transition program. This role focuses on promoting wellness, enhancing care outcomes, facilitating advance care planning, and ensuring access to post-acute physician services, hospital or outpatient care, and community resources.
Essential Functions
Collect comprehensive psychosocial data through home visits and assessments, considering social, cultural, emotional, and spiritual factors.
Collaborate with care management staff and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement tailored psychosocial intervention plans.
Address cultural values and beliefs impacting illness, disability, and end-of-life care within patient plans.
Work proactively to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency visits by coordinating timely and efficient services.
Identify and resolve psychosocial and financial barriers affecting patient care and compliance.
Respond appropriately to cases involving suspected violence, abuse, or neglect, adhering to professional ethics.
Facilitate advance care planning, including healthcare proxies, living wills, and power of attorney documentation.
Stay informed on evolving care management trends, regulations, and payer requirements to enhance practice quality.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with privacy and security regulations.
Foster positive relationships with patients, families, healthcare providers, and referral sources.
Minimum Knowledge and Skills
Proficiency with MS Office and strong keyboarding skills.
Effective communication and multitasking abilities.
Competence in social work assessment and counseling.
Understanding of state and federal medical and financial support programs.
Behavioral Skills
Integrity: Demonstrates honesty and ethical conduct.
Compassion: Exhibits empathy and excellent customer service.
Accountability: Takes ownership and adapts to changing priorities.
Respect: Collaborates effectively with diverse populations.
Excellence: Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
Education and Experience
Completion of an accredited Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program is required.
Experience in medical facilities, hospice, or home care is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Current licensure as a BSW in the relevant state.
Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
This opportunity is based in a regional healthcare setting serving the Central Plains area of the United States, offering a supportive environment and competitive benefits for professionals committed to making a meaningful impact in patient care.
Worksite address
great bend, KS, 67530, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.