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Job type full-time
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Job description
Value based initiatives
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditionsPosition descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.
Title: health coach program social worker
Job overview: this position will be responsible for working in collaboration with the health coach program rn and primary care clinic care team to assess patients` psychosocial and care needs and develop a plan of careThe health coach social worker will mentor and guide a team of volunteer health coaches in addressing patients identified physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and developmental needs according to an established plan of care and will provide recommendations for community resources to meet the identified needs.
Area of assignment: value based initiatives
Hours of work: typically, days m - f, with the addition of some evenings and rare saturdays.
Responsible to: manager, value based initiatives
Job qualifications:
Prerequisites:
Master`s degree in social work, required.
Licensed social worker, preferred.
Minimum three years` experience in medical social work or community-based services.
Ability to communicate fluently in english both verbally and in writing.
Ability to write legibly, spell correctly, and use accepted grammar.
Valid washington state drivers` license.
Qualifications:
Ability to assess the psychosocial needs of patients and implement and evaluate the effectiveness of plans which address these needs.
Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to address both psychosocial and medical needs.
Understanding of chronic illness and its effect on the whole person
Proven ability to assess patients` strengths and support networks in order to guide patients in determining smart goals.
Proven experience using motivational interviewing.
Proven effective communication skills including classroom facilitation.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team member.
Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with the interdisciplinary team of care providers, including physicians, to coordinate care for patients and families.
Sensitivity to coordinate care for patients and families from a variety of ethnic, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds and with varied medical and developmental needs.
Knowledge of community resources, patient eligibility, and how to access resources effectively and efficiently.
Knowledge of the healthcare financial environment, reimbursement, and levels of care.
Ability to work independently without close supervision.
Ability to function in a setting with a wide variety of duties and numerous interruptions.
Ability to set priorities among multiple demands, produce accurate work, and meet
Deadlines.
Understanding of different learning styles and preferred experience with teaching adult learners.
Neat and well-groomed appearance.
Working knowledge of powerpoint and excel.
Experience with epic or other ehr, preferred.
