Medical Social Worker

American Addiction Centers • Park Ridge, IL

9d • $31 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Social Worker is responsible for discharge planning for hospital inpatients, providing counseling services to patients and families, ensuring timely and complete documentation, providing inservices and attending educational seminars, preparing statistical records, functioning as a member of the care management team, and contributing to Continuous Process Improvement activities. This role requires an MSW from an accredited school of Social Work with field experience in a hospital setting, recognizing age-specific needs and behaviors, and adhering to NASW code of ethics and standards. The position involves collaboration with physicians and other hospital disciplines, arranging community resources, and evaluating psychosocial needs in relation to the medical situation.

Requirements

• MSW from accredited school of Social Work and field experience within a hospital setting.
• Must recognize age specific needs and behaviors.
• Must adhere to NASW code of ethics and standards.
• Demonstrates competence in counseling and discharge planning.
• MSW (Licensed Social Worker Masters) from accredited school of Social Work and field experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for discharge planning needs.
• Complete initial evaluation and place in medical record according to department policy.
• Collaborate with Physicians and other hospital disciplines to proactively develop plans for continued care after discharge.
• Collaborate and coordinate with Physicians, HMO, PPO, Case Managers, Physical Therapy, Nursing and other personnel regarding discharge needs.
• Develop and update the discharge plan and document the plan in the medical record according to departmental policy.
• Act as community liaison to arrange resources and enhance safe and timely discharges.
• Organize and attend patient care conferences to further identify each patient’s potential discharge needs.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all referral sources.
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques when indicated.
• Evaluate patient/family support systems, financial support, lifestyles for patients and/or families.
• Provide adjustment counseling with emphasis on education/support.
• Provide information regarding community resources for ongoing counseling services.
• Provide age specific appropriate assessment and counseling for patients and family support systems.
• Documentation of assessment and/or plan entered in the medical record adhering to hospital policy.
• Documentation reflects accurate psychosocial assessment, case progress, and plan of action.
• Continuing education is a professional responsibility.
• Continuing education units (CEU’s) required for licensure will be completed and documented within NASW timeframes.
• Conducts inservices on assigned units as indicated and appropriate.
• Conducts support groups as assigned.
• Provides patient, family, significant other education as needs are identified.
• Conducts monthly audits and enters data as per department policy.
• Attends patient care conferences and multi-disciplinary team conferences.
• Keeps staff informed of Social Work progress on open cases and notifies appropriate personnel of updates and changes.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team as indicated.
• Evaluates the patient/family’s psychosocial needs in relation to the medical situation.
• Continuously collaborates with the assigned case manager.
• Prioritizes referrals.
• Offers innovative ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
• Collects data as requested by department head.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level