Medical Social Worker - Social Services - Full Time 8 Hours Days (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)
Core
Advocates for patients and families to make autonomous healthcare decisions, assesses psychosocial risks, and coordinates discharge planning and community resource referrals.
Role type
Clinical medical social worker
Builds
Discharge plans and care linkages for complex patients
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, resource mobilization, discharge planning, cultural competence, documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Neonatal unit experience, specialized training in child protection or elder abuse
Technologies
Electronic health records (EHR)
Responsibilities
Conduct psychosocial assessments and risk screenings; intervene in cases of abuse, neglect, and domestic violence; coordinate discharge planning for high-risk populations; provide counseling on end-of-life issues; document assessments and interventions in medical charts; refer patients to community resources and social programs.
Seniority
Individual Contributor