Social Worker Casual Days
Core
Provide discharge planning, psychosocial interventions, and crisis counseling to high-risk patients and families with complex needs in a hospital setting.
Role type
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (IC)
Builds
Seamless and safe discharge plans connecting patients to community resources
Domain
Healthcare / Social Work
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
discharge planning, psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, community resource navigation, cultural competence, documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
hospital experience, knowledge of elder abuse/domestic violence regulations, understanding of developmental stages across age groups
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Coordinate screening, assessment, and discharge planning for high-risk patients; educate patients/families on community resources and intervention options; document progress per departmental policies; provide situational counseling on placement and end-of-life care; conduct social work consults for primary care and outpatient areas; utilize crisis intervention skills for patient/family situations; maintain knowledge of state regulations regarding elder abuse and domestic violence; participate in department performance improvement activities
Seniority
Mid-level, requires licensure and experience