Masters Social Worker

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess patients and families referred to Social Work services in a timely manner.
• Integrate social work plans into overall patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Provide skilled services including crisis intervention, case management, discharge planning, advocacy, and patient/family education.
• Manage psychosocial issues such as abuse/neglect, advanced directives, psychiatric placement, and end-of-life concerns.
• Utilize hospital and community resources to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Refer patients, families, and staff to appropriate services; assist with insurance coverage for services.
• Document care plans, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the medical record.
• Complete statistical reports as required.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on complex discharge and transitional care plans.
• Participate in professional development, community education, and support group activities.
• Exercise independent judgment when making decisions with minimal review.
• Work directly with patients, families, hospital staff, internal and external customers, and healthcare leadership.

Requirements:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) or closely related degree from an accredited program.
• Prior experience working with the assigned patient population.
• Hospital or community health agency experience.
• Hospice experience (hospital, community, and in-office).
• Computer literacy.
• Additional language fluency.
• LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or LPC (Licensed Practical Counselor) preferred.