Social Services Specialist - Behavioral Health Unit
Stpetes, Helena, MT, United States
Social Services Specialist - Behavioral Health Unit
Helena, MT, United States
Job Description
The Social Services Specialist supports high-quality patient care by assisting with treatment planning, discharge coordination, and care transitions. This role works closely with patients and healthcare teams to identify needs, connect individuals to resources, and ensure smooth transitions from hospital to community care. The specialist also contributes to process improvements and builds community partnerships to enhance patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Proactively collaborates with providers and patients to ensure patients experience a smooth transition of care from hospital to a community setting. Serve as a liaison between the patient and healthcare teams regarding transition planning and healthcare navigation.
Using pre-determined screening tools (i.e., SDoH screening) to identify patients with potential transition challenges and refers to Social Work, Patient Assistance or other services as needed.
Collaborates with patients and healthcare team to obtain necessary post-hospital resources.
Participates in continual improvement of case management processes.
Engages with and seeks out opportunities for community partnerships to advance the health and well-being of our patients and community.
Participates in performance improvement activities, as defined in the departmental plan.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 1 year related clinical experience required, preferably in an acute care setting.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors of Social Work or Registered Nurse required. Graduate from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education preferred of not RN
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY:
Continuing education credits each year required by licensure. BLS Required.
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Helena, MT, United States
Job Description
The Social Services Specialist supports high-quality patient care by assisting with treatment planning, discharge coordination, and care transitions. This role works closely with patients and healthcare teams to identify needs, connect individuals to resources, and ensure smooth transitions from hospital to community care. The specialist also contributes to process improvements and builds community partnerships to enhance patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Proactively collaborates with providers and patients to ensure patients experience a smooth transition of care from hospital to a community setting. Serve as a liaison between the patient and healthcare teams regarding transition planning and healthcare navigation.
Using pre-determined screening tools (i.e., SDoH screening) to identify patients with potential transition challenges and refers to Social Work, Patient Assistance or other services as needed.
Collaborates with patients and healthcare team to obtain necessary post-hospital resources.
Participates in continual improvement of case management processes.
Engages with and seeks out opportunities for community partnerships to advance the health and well-being of our patients and community.
Participates in performance improvement activities, as defined in the departmental plan.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 1 year related clinical experience required, preferably in an acute care setting.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors of Social Work or Registered Nurse required. Graduate from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education preferred of not RN
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY:
Continuing education credits each year required by licensure. BLS Required.
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