Social Worker

Bethany Children's Health Center•Bethany, OK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker is a primary resource and contact for the patient and family throughout the patient’s stay by providing emotional support, crisis intervention, advocacy, and bereavement services. Documents all interactions with patients and families in the electronic medical record. Facilitates the preadmission and admission process with the patient’s family. Acts as a liaison between interdisciplinary team and patient/ family by facilitating communication, answering questions, and offering professional guidance during the inpatient stay. Ensures a safe discharge plan by collaboration with the patient/ family and various disciplines to address all aspects of the patient’s needs upon discharge. Follows the patient and family after discharge, ensuring satisfaction and continued support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
1-2 years of medical social work or case management experience preferred.
LMSW or LCSW preferred.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, advocacy, and bereavement services to patients and families.
Document all interactions with patients and families in the electronic medical record.
Facilitate the preadmission and admission process with the patient’s family.
Act as a liaison between the interdisciplinary team and patient/family, facilitating communication, answering questions, and offering professional guidance.
Ensure a safe discharge plan by collaborating with the patient/family and various disciplines.
Follow up with patients and families after discharge to ensure satisfaction and continued support.
Perform other duties as assigned.