Clinical Social Worker

Job Summary

Position Dimensions

Type Of Interaction

Clinical / Professional Knowledge

• Conducts patient psychosocial assessment and makes treatment recommendations under the supervision of Senior Clinical Social Worker
• Provides consultation and collaborates with physicians, nurses and other health care team members to assist in the development of a comprehensive and coordinated plan of care
• Engages patients and their families in adhering to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating, to the extent possible, social, psychological, financial and behavioral barriers to successful outcomes
• Assists Case Manager and Senior Clinical Social Workerwith complex social situations
• Advocates on the patient’s behalf for access to appropriate post- acute care services
• Identifies and assists the under or uninsured patient to locate available resources and advocates with payers and social agencies to locate sources of financial support
• Acts as a resource to CCAD personnel on a wide range of social and cultural topics
• Assist in the provision of emotional support and education for staff

Role Level Accountabilities

• Adheres to CCAD’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
• *In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within CCAD, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.*
• KEY OUTPUT / RESULTS FROM THE ROLE (KPI’S)

Physical Demands And Work Environment

Organization-Wide Competency Assessment Requirements

• All employees will embrace the CCAD mission, vision and values and be responsible for adhering to the core values of the institution, including:
• ***Patient’s First***
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• ***Collaboration***
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• ***Mutual Respect***
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• ***Quality***
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• ***Patient Safety***
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• ***Integrity***
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• ***Cultural Sensitivity***
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• ***Compassion***
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• All employees are also expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organization-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position.
• ***Customer Service Orientation***
• includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
• ***Adaptability***
• including teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
• ***Efficiency and Effectiveness***
• includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
• ***Essential Job Requirements***
• includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
• ***Managerial Responsibilities***
• includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements and budgetary constraints.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work is required
• Master’s degree in Social Work is required

Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years experience in social work is require
• For UAE Nationals: minimum of two (2) years experience in social work is required
• Acute care hospital experience required for non-UAE nationals
• Certification and Licensure
• Current national license is required

Professional Membership

• N/A

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the requirements of government and other regulatory bodies
• Strong problem-solving and conflict mediation skills
• Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels of the health care hierarchy
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to speak and write in English is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to speak and write in Arabic is preferred