Social Worker- BSW
Core
Provides social work services to patients, families, and significant others through counseling, emotional support, crisis intervention, and group leadership, with a focus on discharge planning and resource coordination.
Role type
Licensed Social Worker (BSW level)
Builds
Safe, realistic discharge plans of care and connections to community resources
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services
Required skills
Crisis intervention, discharge planning, resource coordination, assessment of psychosocial needs, advocacy, documentation in electronic medical records
Preferred skills
Case management certification, experience with substance use disorder programs, knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, office software
Responsibilities
Complete comprehensive assessments to develop discharge plans; identify potential problems with post-discharge care and initiate referrals; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to determine appropriate levels of care; assess for signs of abuse or neglect; assist patients in completing advance directives; educate healthcare professionals and patients on insurance coverage issues.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC