In order to help patients and their families cope with the social, emotional, and financial challenges linked to medical conditions or which predispose to sickness, the Medical Social Worker II assesses, coordinates, and implements/evaluates professional social services. The duty for treating more complicated and challenging cases, including but not limited to crisis intervention and behavior modification, sets this classification apart from the Medical Social Worker I classification.

Significant Duties:

upholds the policies, procedures, and guiding principles of Kaiser Permanente as well as any relevant local, state, and federal laws.

Clinical Service Quality

In accordance with departmental and medical center policies, as well as the I standards of the social work profession, the Medical Social Worker II develops and implements treatment programs after analyzing the needs of the patient/family system.

QM results, case presentations, documentation reviews, staff and patient comments, and supervisory discussions all serve as indicators of the quality of clinical services.

according to departmental policies and regulations, conducts a bio-psychosocial evaluation interview with the patient, their family, and/or their significant other.

In urgent situations, provides adults, kids, and families with appropriate crisis intervention and treatment, including assessment, counseling, information/referral, and consultation to doctors and the medical staff.

explains the patient's problem in a professional manner (i.e., the circumstance, attitude, behavior, and verbal content) and makes recommendations for the best psycho-social intervention(s) and/or treatment strategy.

Creates a culturally appropriate assessment that adheres to departmental standards and includes the following information: the informant's name, the source of the referral, the reasons for the referral, physical and medical issues, interpersonal and social relationships, emotional and psychiatric issues, including assessments of depression, role performance and social transition, community planning and resources (as indicated), and legal and protective issues (as indicated)

based on clinical evaluation and congruent with patients' ongoing medical needs, provides the right counseling services to patients and/or their families.

does essential patient and family advocacy work for KP and the neighborhood.
Individual, group, or classroom patient education is given on topics relevant to psycho-social coping with medical disease.

The ability to effectively apply clinical knowledge of bio-psychosocial development stages, personality development, human behavior, etc. to formulate assessments, guide treatment, and offer consultation and education to other team members exemplifies the integration of clinical social work theory into practice.

• • This includes integration of developmental theory and clinical practice in assessments and intervention specific to the age group served.
    • • A. NEONATES Substance Abuse Parent/Infant Bonding Family Relationships Safety Developmental Milestones Parental Coping/Acceptance Birth/death
    • • B. PEDIATRICS Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Substance Abuse Safety Legal Parent/Guardian/Child Relationships Developmental Milestones Family Relationships Peer Group School/Academic Performance
    • • C. ADOLESCENT Abuse/Neglect Reporting Substance Abuse Developmental Milestones Family Relationships Peer Group Relationships Sexuality Education
    • • D. ADULT Abuse/Neglect Reporting Substance Abuse Adequacy of Self-Care Developmental Milestones Sexuality Family Responsibilities
    • • E. GERIATRIC Elder Abuse/Neglect Reporting Substance Abuse Adequacy Of Self Care Support System Developmental Milestones Mental Status/Competency Mortality Interdisciplinary Functions as an effective team member, consultant, and liaison to medical, nursing and ancillary staff, and to community agencies, as measured by staff feedback (positive and negative), observation by supervisor, QM evaluations, and written communications.

 

• • Demonstrates interdisciplinary approach, competent follow-up and communication of accurate information to team members.

 

• • Assumes responsibility for patient, staff and system problems indicated by requests for involvement.

 

• • Demonstrates awareness of the Departments mission, scope and vision in the context of the Medical Centers structure.

 

• • As measured by established standards, maintains good rapport with:
    • • A. Peers and colleagues
    • • B. Community
    • • C. Physicians
    • • D. Other health care team members.

 

• Educates physicians and staff regarding the role of the social worker and the importance of addressing bio- psychosocial issues for quality patient care and service.

engages in Quality Management efforts in accordance with corporate objectives, professional standards, and member demands.

identifies system issues and takes part in their resolution.

attends staff meetings and occasionally runs them.

avoids unplanned absences, shows up at work on time, and takes steps to stop frequent absences.

Prepares and submits a planned time off request.

demonstrates high standards of conduct that are in line with the recommendations for regional quality of service.

respects the privacy of patients' and/or their families' issues in accordance with medical center policy and ethical standards.

demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to the policies and procedures for fire and safety, disasters, universal precautions, and infectious diseases.

When a clinical case situation is beyond experience or talents, the worker exhibits self-direction by asking for help.

When a clinical case situation is beyond experience or talents, the worker exhibits self-direction by asking for help.

Productivity satisfies established requirements for efficacy and efficiency while maintaining patient access.

Prioritizes, schedules, and arranges work load requirements throughout allotted time, as evidenced by on-time production of work and paperwork.

High-risk patients are identified and evaluated in accordance with departmental guidelines.

spends at least 70% of their time performing direct service.

within the time limits established by the agency, responds to referrals.

complies with departmental regulations and procedures when completing and submitting data.

documents interventions according to departmental deadlines, legibly, and in the proper forms.

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