Social Worker MSW

HCA Healthcare•Atlantis, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker (MSW) provides non-clinical biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. The role includes crisis intervention, patient and family interventions, high-risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance and other identified resources. The MSW assists with post-acute care placement for discharges, particularly for patients with post-discharge behavioral health or resource needs, and responds to physician social work consultations throughout the facility. The role serves areas including intensive care, Trauma, Oncology, NICU, Transplant, and the emergency department. The MSW supports patient- and family-centered care by respecting self-determination and preferences and applying compassionate problem-solving. The position collaborates with case managers, nurses, physicians, insurers, and other staff to address patient needs, recovery barriers, and discharge planning.

Requirements

Master's degree.
At least 1 year of experience.
No travel required.

Responsibilities

Conduct non-clinical biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department.
Provide crisis intervention, patient and family interventions, high-risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals to financial assistance and other resources.
Assist with post-acute care placement for discharges, especially for patients with post-discharge behavioral health or resource needs.
Respond to physician social work consultations throughout the facility.
Collaborate with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff to identify and address patient needs.
Identify and address financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual barriers to discharge and recovery.
Maintain working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, private payer regulations and processes, managed-care concepts, and length-of-stay management.
Assess high-risk patients and develop appropriate discharge plans for patients with discharge-planning or psychosocial needs.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients, families, and caregivers.
Assist patients and families with difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
Intervene with patients, families, and caregivers to address psychosocial needs and support coping with chronic, acute, or terminal illness.
Provide consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals addressing emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
Provide emotional support during complex or emotionally charged situations, including end-of-life care, terminal illness notifications, death notifications with a physician, and crisis interventions.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.