Social Worker (MSW)
Core
Provides skilled interventions for patient and family crises, problem-solving, advocacy, and mediation of risk factors in a hospital setting.
Role type
Clinical Social Worker (IC)
Builds
Comprehensive case management, discharge planning, and continuing care services for patients and families.
Domain
Healthcare / Social Work
Required skills
Crisis intervention, case management, discharge planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, resource utilization, documentation, advocacy, psychosocial assessment
Preferred skills
LCSW or LPC licensure, hospital or community health agency experience, prior experience with assigned patient population, additional language fluency
Technologies
Electronic Health Records (EHR), statistical reporting tools
Responsibilities
Receive referrals and assess patients/families for social work services; integrate social work plans into overall patient care; provide clinical services including crisis intervention, abuse/neglect support, and end-of-life issues; facilitate insurance coverage and obtain community resources; document patient care plans and outcomes; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning; participate in community education and support groups.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC