Licensed Social Worker - LCSW - FT - Days - JDCH
Core
Provides advanced clinical social work services for high-risk psychosocial, behavioral health, and legally complex cases in an acute care hospital setting.
Role type
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Builds
Care coordination, discharge planning, and support programs for patients and families.
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health
Required skills
Psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, case management, multidisciplinary collaboration, conflict resolution, discharge planning, legal case management, group facilitation, patient advocacy
Preferred skills
Experience in hospital settings, transplant provider collaboration, fundraising assistance
Technologies
Electronic Health Records (EHR), Department of Children & Families (DCF), Adult Protective Services (APS), Social Security Administration (SSA), Center for Medicare Services (CMS)
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for moderate or high-risk patients; lead complex family meetings and crisis interventions; manage cases involving guardianship, abuse/neglect, and legal involvement; design and facilitate support groups; coordinate referrals to community agencies; assist with patient fundraising and discharge planning.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC