Medical Social Worker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• MSW from accredited school of Social Work and field experience within a hospital setting.
• Must recognize age specific needs and behaviors.
• Must adhere to NASW code of ethics and standards.
• Demonstrates competence in counseling and discharge planning.
• MSW (Licensed Social Worker Masters) from accredited school of Social Work and field experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for discharge planning needs.
• Complete initial evaluation and place in medical record according to department policy.
• Collaborate with Physicians and other hospital disciplines to proactively develop plans for continued care after discharge.
• Collaborate and coordinate with Physicians, HMO, PPO, Case Managers, Physical Therapy, Nursing and other personnel regarding discharge needs.
• Develop and update the discharge plan and document the plan in the medical record according to departmental policy.
• Act as community liaison to arrange resources and enhance safe and timely discharges.
• Organize and attend patient care conferences to further identify each patient’s potential discharge needs.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all referral sources.
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques when indicated.
• Evaluate patient/family support systems, financial support, lifestyles for patients and/or families.
• Provide adjustment counseling with emphasis on education/support.
• Provide information regarding community resources for ongoing counseling services.
• Provide age specific appropriate assessment and counseling for patients and family support systems.
• Documentation of assessment and/or plan entered in the medical record adhering to hospital policy.
• Documentation reflects accurate psychosocial assessment, case progress, and plan of action.
• Continuing education is a professional responsibility.
• Continuing education units (CEU’s) required for licensure will be completed and documented within NASW timeframes.
• Conducts inservices on assigned units as indicated and appropriate.
• Conducts support groups as assigned.
• Provides patient, family, significant other education as needs are identified.
• Conducts monthly audits and enters data as per department policy.
• Attends patient care conferences and multi-disciplinary team conferences.
• Keeps staff informed of Social Work progress on open cases and notifies appropriate personnel of updates and changes.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team as indicated.
• Evaluates the patient/family’s psychosocial needs in relation to the medical situation.
• Continuously collaborates with the assigned case manager.
• Prioritizes referrals.
• Offers innovative ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.
• Collects data as requested by department head.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program