Medical Social Worker-Atrium Health Mercy-FT Days
About The Position
The Medical Social Worker will complete psychosocial assessments for patients' post-hospital care, assisting them and their support systems in coping with the stress of hospitalization, disability, and chronic/terminal illness. This role collaborates with the Clinical Care Management team to evaluate the appropriate level of care or environment setting for patient needs across the continuum. The social worker will serve as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding the emotional, social, and psychosocial aspects of a patient's illness and its impact on their social support system. They will provide information and education to patients on community resources and post-hospital care options, make referrals to community agencies, and report suspected cases of child and adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Additionally, the role involves serving as a liaison between the hospital, patients, and the Department of Social Services, and responding to consultative service requests after normal working hours.
Requirements
- Masters in Social Work required
- Adherence to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
- Requires frequent verbal and written communication in English.
- Intact sight and hearing with or without assistive devices is required.
- Must be able to handle a fast paced environment, moving independently from one location to another.
Nice To Haves
- LCSW preferred.
- Applicable state Certification is preferred.
- At least 1 year professional experience in hospital or health related setting preferred.
- Expertise with Data Management Tools.
Responsibilities
- Completes psychosocial assessments for the patient's post hospital care for designated patients and their support system.
- Assists patients in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness.
- Works with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate the patient for the appropriate level of care or environment setting to meet care needs across the continuum.
- Serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding emotional, social, and psychosocial components of the patient's illness and its effects on their social support system.
- In collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team, provides information, education to patients on community resources and options for post hospital care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Make referrals to community agencies as needed.
- Reports suspected cases of child & adult abuse/neglect/exploitation.
- Serves as liaison between hospital, patients and Department of Social Services during evaluation/investigation.
- Responds to requests for consultative services to patients after normal working hours.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
