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Overview

Clinical Social Worker- Continuum of Care

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours, Day Shift

PRN coverage for social work staff in the acute care setting

May include weekends and minor holidays

Parkwest Overview:

Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer.

Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.

In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.

Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols!  Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons.  Best of all, each of them is pretty mild!

Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.

Continuum of Care:

The Continuum of Care Department is staffed by a Manager, Coordinator, RN Care Managers, and Masters Level Social Workers. They are involved in the assessment, planning, coordination, evaluation, and facilitation of services to meet the patient’s and family’s comprehensive health needs. Effective and open communication are necessary to promote quality and cost effective outcomes. A multidisciplinary, collaborative, team approach is essential in working to meet the patient/care giver transition of care needs and facilitating a safe discharge. Staff must be patient advocates and aware of community resources. Seasoned and newer employees work together in a challenging, ever changing environment.  The department is staffed 7 days a week. The department works all minor holidays. Scheduling is centered on team and department needs.Case Managers and Social Workers are available for all patient care areas including the Childbirth Center, SBU, ED, and outpatient areas.

Position Summary: 

Provides professional social work services to designated patient population, provides counseling and discharge planning as well as other social work services to patients and families on the assigned units.  Services provided include: individual, family and group services to patients/families as well as support services to staff members.

Recruiter: Kathleen Rice || [email protected]

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling to patients/families and significant others to assist in meeting their psycho-social and emotional needs.
• Provides discharge planning services to patients needing this service on assigned units.
• Provides counseling services by way of individual, group or other appropriate means to assist in meeting the emotional needs of the nursing and other related staff.
• Provide assistance in planning and implementing agreed upon growth projects (volunteer and bereavement projects).
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:           

Masters’ degree from CSWE accredited graduate social work program.                    

Minimum Experience:         

Two (2) years of experience. Acute care experience preferred.

Licensure Requirement:      

None required.