*Description*
*Purpose*: In collaboration with nurses in the Case Management practice, provides patient/family interventions to support clinical, satisfaction, financial, and compliance related outcomes. The Social worker or equivalent addresses the case from a psychosocial-economic perspective by assisting patients and families in adjustment to episodes of acute and chronic illness; in coping with lifestyle changes precipitated by illness or disability; in participating in restorative health programs; in carrying out discharge recommendations; and in addressing issues of end of life care. Using a variety of treatment modalities, assists patients and families in the alleviation or resolution of social, financial and emotional problems related to illness, health care, and rehabilitation. Provides service to patients/customers in the following age categories for Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.
*Essential Responsibilities:*
1. Completes an assessment of pat...