UToledo Careers

Title: Social Worker Patient Care Coordinator

Department Org: Outcome Management Outpatient - 114160

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift:  1

Start Time:  0800   End Time:  1630

Posted Salary: $25.98 - $30.94

Float: True

Rotate: True

On Call: True

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

• Responsible for improving the quality of patient care as a member of the multidisciplinary patient care team and responsible for identifying and facilitating the social work service needs of patients and families in the acute care and outpatient populations, including psycho-social assessment, information and referrals, high risk screening, crisis interventions, resolutions and early discharge planning.
• Facilitates the discharge planning process throughout the patient's continuum, functions to promote optimal clinical, financial, and satisfactory patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills and effectively communicates with patients, families, physicians, other members of the patient care team, and representatives from the community.
• Support change, challenge current health care delivery models and advocate for more efficient methods for the delivery of social work services.
• Provide medical specialty care coordination as assigned.
• Provide coverage of other Clinic Areas as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• State of Ohio, Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed Independent Social Worker preferred (LISW).
• Previous social work experience in a health care setting required.
• Competent in computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet and e-mail) required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must possess a high level of integrity in dealing with confidential data.
• Flexibility in daily assignment as needed.
• Adherence to principles of infection control as defined by risk assessment of the job.
• Weekend/holiday rotation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at  hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request. 

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