Job Description
Requisition ID 41062 Department Clinical Resource Management Location Poway, California Union Not Applicable Salary Range 42.30 - 63.53 Job Type Full-Time Shift Day Hours Per Shift 8 Hours Per Pay Period 80 Position at Palomar Health Description Responsible for providing social work services to various ages and populations. Based on the social work model, assesses need and identifies appropriate resources for individuals and families in crisis, conducts behavioral health assessments, develops and coordinates admissions, transfers, and treatment and discharge plans for Emergency Department, Trauma, and hospital patients in collaboration with physician and other interdisciplinary Palomar Health staff and appropriate community-based resources/healthcare professionals. Follows legal guidelines in mandatory reporting. Ensures that all patients and families have access to social work services. Evaluates transition from emergency acute care to the next level of care throughout the healthcare continuum and develops interventions if required. Maintains working knowledge of community resources and assists in obtaining needed resources. Collects data and maintains quality of practice based on access, quality and identified departmental outcome indicators. As a representative of the hospital and health system, maintains positive relationships with both internal and external customers. Participates as a team member of the clinical interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate care, support and resources to all internal/ external customers and displays on-going commitment to quality. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier)