Description
This role utilizes social work expertise to address medical and clinical social work needs for a defined patient population.
The successful candidate will perform psychosocial assessments and contribute to the interdisciplinary plan of care by developing and implementing a plan of care/treatment plan that provides extraordinary care for the patient while being sensitive to costs and resources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organize and prioritize daily work by screening and assessing new, current, and discharging patient needs
- Perform social work consultation for patients and caregivers
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide supportive, crisis, trauma support, bereavement support, and other social work interventions as necessary
- Educate, communicate, and coordinate with multiple patient care teams and outside agencies
- Screen and conduct assessments when abuse, neglect, exploitation, or legal issues are suspected or identified
- Provide support and education to patients, families, and staff members to facilitate advance care planning
- Consult with clinical, administrative, and support services to address and/or reduce quality, legal, and other concerns
- Complete timely and accurate documentation in the medical record
- Coordinate the discharge planning process from patient admission to departure
- Supervise graduate students following guidelines and requirements established by their university
- Provide support and debriefing in conjunction with the Employee Assistance Program
- Ensure that productivity standards and expectations are met
Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
- Current State Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Certified Social Worker (CSW)
- Computer skills (email, word processing, and spreadsheets)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
Salary: $35.60 - $54.93 per hour