Sacred Heart’s social workers in Social Services assist patients and their family members with a variety of special needs.  The Social Services office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and there is no charge for this patient service.  Support and counseling are provided for patients with traumatic diagnoses, patients in need of specialized rehabilitative care, patients admitted from a nursing home, or those having problems adjusting to illness or hospitalization.  Social workers are knowledgeable about State and Federal programs including Social Security Disability, Vocational Rehabilitation, and SSI/Medicaid benefits, and can assist with the application to these programs.  Social workers also help families prepare for a patient’s return home or find alternatives when returning home is not possible.  In addition, the department can link families to home health care services or community resources that may assist with family needs.  Social workers assist with families of children admitted to a specialty care unit, children who need specialized equipment or supplies for continuity of care, and children who are diagnosed with terminal and chronic illnesses.  Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF):  Skilled care is covered by Medicare if the qualifying criteria are met.  The criteria include a three-day hospital stay and physician’s statement that daily skilled care services are needed.  Skilled service includes physical, occupational and speech therapies, pain management, IV medications, and other various therapies.  Intermediate Care Facilities:  Intermediate (long-term) care is provided in the nursing hone setting and less complex than skilled care.  It encompasses the need for general assistance with activities of daily living and medication administration.  It is not covered by Medicare but is covered by Medicaid, if the patient qualifies.

Special Information: 

FULL-TIME BSW, 1st year and 2nd year MSW (CLINICAL) – PARTTIME MSW.  Weekend hours are available.  We are on the bus line.  Must be very self-motivated and a quick learner.  This is a real working internship.  No Stipend. Flexible hours/ weekends.