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APLA Health

Social Worker

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Requisition #: 49133

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM

Onsite or Hybrid: Onsite

Bilingual (English/Spanish): No

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Site Medical Director and Chief Nursing Officer, the Social Worker will provide the appropriate level of coordinated health care services for patients of APLA Health & Wellness. The Social Worker will coordinate with all parties involved in the care of the patient to provide effective and culturally competent care and treatment for people living with HIV and other chronic diseases. The Social Worker will provide care in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Case Management:

  • Perform patient care functions within the scope of competency as requested by health care provider(s) following established protocols, policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers to address social determinants of health for patients
  • Assess clients' needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine their goals
  • Provide medical information and education to patients, following established protocols and guidelines.
  • Provide and appropriately document health education to patients.
  • Maintaining detailed records of client interactions, assessments, interventions, and progress.
  • Supporting clients with healthcare needs, housing issues, and social isolation
  • Research and refer clients to community resources
  • Coordinate with external agencies and community resources to provide additional services
  • Consult with doctors, therapists and medical professionals
  • Develop and implement individual intervention strategy plans to address client concerns, social, emotion, and behavioral issues, that includes goals, interventions, and service referral
  • Effectively listening to clients, building rapport, and explaining complex information
  • Building effective partnerships with other professionals and community organization

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.