Medical Social Worker
Core
Provide psychosocial support, assessments, and care planning for patients and families dealing with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses.
Role type
Clinical medical social worker
Builds
Individualized care plans and discharge transitions
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical social work
Required skills
Psychosocial assessment, care plan development, counseling, resource coordination, advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, discharge planning, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), state licensure (LCSW/LMSW), experience in medical/clinical settings
Technologies
Electronic health records (EHR), care management software
Responsibilities
Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop and implement care plans, provide counseling and support, connect patients with community resources, advocate for patient needs, collaborate with healthcare professionals, facilitate communication, assist with discharge planning, maintain documentation, participate in multidisciplinary meetings
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC