Clinical social worker | Ottumwa, IA

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  • Location: Ottumwa, IA

of psychosocial, cognitive and related needs and completion of Minimum Data Set information for CMS. ## Demonstrates effective communication skills employing empathy and compassion when working with the patient/families in the provision of social services.

### Able to work with age specific populations according to the setting. # Coordinates plans with physicians, nursing staff and other care givers as appropriate. Consults with MSW as needed for coordination of care. # Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities: v##### BSW in social work. # MSW preferred. Licensure in the State of Iowa or license eligible. v##### Prefer previous health care experience. # v##### Ability to advocate for

clients effectively v##### Knowledge of Medicare and insurance industry. v##### Knowledge of Joint Commission/ Department of Inspection and Appeals requirements.

v##### Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. v##### Strong written and verbal skills. v##### Basic computer knowledge. # v##### Must demonstrate critical thinking skills and decision-making ability required for management responsibilities. v##### Ability to communicate with tact and professionalism. v##### Ability to work independently and to communicate effectively. # Organizational responsibilities include psychiatric evaluation, counseling and appropriate referral of clients in the emergency setting as well

as counseling of clients in the medical surgical, OB and Clinic settings.

Responsible for case management of skilled and swing level residents in the Skilled Care and Medical surgical setting, backssment of psychosocial, cognitive and related needs and completion of Minimum Data Set information for CMS. Demonstrates effective communication skills employing empathy and compassion when working with the patient/families in the provision of social services. Able to work with age specific populations according to the setting. Coordinates plans with physicians, nursing staff and other care givers as appropriate. Consults with MSW as needed for coordination of care.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities: v BSW in social work. MSW preferred. Licensure in the State of Iowa or license eligible. v Prefer previous health care experience. v Ability to advocate for clients effectively v Knowledge of Medicare and insurance industry. v Knowledge of Joint Commission/ Department of Inspection and Appeals requirements. v Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. v Strong written and verbal skills. v Basic computer knowledge. v Must demonstrate critical thinking skills and decision-making ability required for management responsibilities. v Ability to communicate with tact and professionalism.

v Ability to work independently and to communicate effectively. For more details: jobs-search. org/legal_ottumwa-c431476/clinical-social-worker-ottumwa_i1959775078

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