Social Worker- Days

Trinity Health • Silver Spring, MD

4d • $34 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with Care Coordination staff, the Social Worker assesses, plans, facilitates, and advocates for options and services that address individual patients’ health care needs. Through communication and identification of available resources, the role contributes to quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and cost-effective care delivery. The position reports to the Manager of Care Coordination; the posting also states that the role reports to and is evaluated by the Director of Case Management and the Manager.

The Social Worker works with patients, families, Care Coordination staff, and multidisciplinary team members on care planning and discharge needs. The position provides assessment, support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients across age groups, including those facing illness, catastrophic diagnoses, changes in living situations, or bereavement. This is a part-time day-shift position in Germantown, Maryland.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work/Services.
• At least one year of social work experience in an acute-care setting; MSW internship experience is acceptable.
• State of Maryland LGSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C licensure.
• Demonstrated ability to work with patients of all age groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively, with good audio and visual acuity.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Ability to perform varied duties accurately within time limitations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, critical-thinking, and priority-setting skills.

Responsibilities

• Recognize the special needs and concerns of populations served and adjust communication accordingly, such as for language barriers, diminished hearing, or a need for concrete terms.
• Collaborate with Care Coordination staff and multidisciplinary team members on discharge planning and arrange needed care at home or in an alternate setting.
• Provide support and counseling to patients and families experiencing or anticipating adjustment to illness, catastrophic diagnoses, changes in living situations, and bereavement; establish a plan and document interventions and outcomes in the electronic record.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary rounds for assigned patients and provide pertinent information.
• Complete assessments for assigned patients to identify gaps in care, develop goals, and facilitate interventions and resources.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403(b), education assistance, and voluntary benefits are described as available from the first day of employment; eligibility is qualified by the posting’s separate statement that roles under 0.3 FTE (16 hours weekly) or per diem are non-benefit eligible.
• Flexible schedules supporting work/life balance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time