Social Worker LCSW

Baptist • Jackson, MS

22h

About The Position

Job Responsibilities
• Perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment when triggered to identify the patient's health
goals and coordinate services with the RN Case Manager for an effective transition plan. Meets
directly with patient/family on an ongoing basis as identified.
• Identify the need for patient/family regarding Social / Psychosocial issues that need to be
addressed.
• Build on the discharge planning assessment in developing, coordinating, implementing and
revising a care plan to ensure good transition management and continuity of care (LOS, discharge
delays), cost reduction and patient self-management (patient activation).
• Collaborates with the physician and all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate care and
assist in meeting discharge goals.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Provides supportive counseling to individuals, families, and groups to address identified concerns
and to enhance understanding of coping with and adjustment to illness/hospitalization.

Requirements

• 2 years experience in a healthcare setting.
• Masters degree in social work.
• 2 years clinical experience as a social worker in medical/clinical setting
• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify and coordinate appropriate resources in the community.
• Ability to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment when triggered to identify the patient's health goals and coordinate services with the RN Case Manager for an effective transition plan.
• Meet directly with patient/family on an ongoing basis as identified.
• Identify the need for patient/family regarding Social / Psychosocial issues that need to be addressed.
• Build on the discharge planning assessment in developing, coordinating, implementing and revising a care plan to ensure good transition management and continuity of care (LOS, discharge delays), cost reduction and patient self-management (patient activation).
• Collaborate with the physician and all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate care and assist in meeting discharge goals.
• Complete assigned goals.
• Provide supportive counseling to individuals, families, and groups to address identified concerns and to enhance understanding of coping with and adjustment to illness/hospitalization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time