Social Worker (LSW) - General Medicine, Observation, Full-Time, Days
Core
Conduct psychosocial assessments and interventions for patients in general medicine and observation units to facilitate discharge planning and coordinate community resources.
Role type
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in General Medicine
Builds
Discharge plans and care coordination for acute care patients
Domain
Healthcare / Social Work
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, resource coordination, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, data analysis, utilization management
Preferred skills
knowledge of community resources, advanced conflict resolution skills
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Meet with patients and families for psychosocial assessments; recommend intervention plans; manage discharge planning and placement coordination; provide crisis intervention for vulnerable populations; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams; screen new patients for medical necessity and funding; facilitate communication between patients, families, physicians, and payors; participate in clinical performance improvement activities.
Seniority
Mid-level, requires licensure and supervision for new graduates