Licensed Master Social worker

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Oro Valley, AZ

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker – MSW provides clinical social work services to patients and families to support optimal functioning, adjustment, and decision-making throughout the healthcare continuum. The role performs psychosocial assessments, offers counseling and emotional support, assists with care coordination and discharge planning, and connects patients to community and financial resources. The Social Worker collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address barriers to care and contribute to safe, efficient transitions. The position is based at Oro Valley Medical Center in Oro Valley, Arizona. It is full-time, day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
State licensure as an LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker.
BCLS - Basic Life Support certification.
Knowledge of social work principles, case management practices, and psychosocial assessment methods.
Strong clinical judgment and counseling skills to support patients and families in complex and emotionally charged situations.
Familiarity with healthcare systems, post-acute services, and community-based resources.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation in electronic medical records.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.
Empathy, cultural competence, and sensitivity to diverse populations.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage a caseload, and adapt to changing patient needs.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of clinical social work experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct age-appropriate psychosocial assessments for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to evaluate emotional, social, and financial needs.
Provide counseling, support, and resource education to help patients and families cope with illness, injury, disability, loss, or life transitions.
Participate in interdisciplinary discharge planning by identifying psychosocial barriers, coordinating post-acute care services, and assisting with transitions to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or home care.
Facilitate referrals to internal and external services, including mental health providers, social service agencies, support groups, and financial assistance programs.
Manage high-risk referrals and complex psychosocial cases, including new diagnoses, suspected abuse or neglect, adoption planning, behavioral health needs, and end-of-life care.
Provide crisis intervention and support for patients and families experiencing acute emotional distress, grief, or trauma.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other disciplines to support care planning, continuity of care, and safe discharge.
Participate in quality improvement efforts, including readmission reduction initiatives and psychosocial outcomes tracking.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the medical record according to regulatory and organizational standards.
Serve as a resource for peers and may assist in mentoring or guiding other social workers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.