Social Worker (MSW)
About The Position
Provides skilled interventions for the support and/or resolution of patient and family crises, problem-solving and decision-making, advocacy and facilitation necessitated by life-changing events (adoption, guardianship, abuse, placement, bereavement), mediation of risk factors and coping with disease or disability, and other psychosocial and/or socioeconomic issues while adhering to Saint Francis Health System and departmental policies/procedures. This role involves comprehensive case management, discharge planning, continuing care services, advocacy, clinical social work services, crisis intervention, and patient/family education. The social worker will also address issues related to abuse and neglect, advanced directives, psychiatric placements, and end-of-life care. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and utilization of hospital and community resources are key aspects of this position.
Requirements
- Completion of Masters of Social Work or closely related degree from an accredited program.
- Must be computer literate.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a hospital or community health agency is preferred.
- Prior experience with assigned patient population may be required.
- Additional language fluency in addition to English may be preferred.
- LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or LPC (Licensed Practical Counselor) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides skilled interventions for patient and family crises.
- Assists with problem-solving and decision-making for patients and families.
- Provides advocacy and facilitation for life-changing events.
- Mediates risk factors and coping with disease or disability.
- Addresses psychosocial and/or socioeconomic issues.
- Conducts comprehensive case management.
- Develops discharge plans and coordinates continuing care services.
- Provides clinical social work services, including crisis intervention.
- Educates patients and families.
- Addresses issues related to abuse and neglect, advanced directives, psychiatric placements, and end-of-life care.
- Utilizes hospital and community-based resources and entitlements.
- Facilitates efforts to obtain insurance coverage for services.
- Documents patient care plans, interventions, and outcomes.
- Completes statistical reports.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for discharge and transitional planning.
- Participates in community education and support group activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
