Job Overview

Assess the psychosocial needs of the patient and family to develop, communicate, and implement an effective and comprehensive plan for psychosocial interventions and complex discharges, included but not limited to readmissions in the high risk population. Is a resource regarding social systems, institutions, and behavioral and relationship patterns. Can skillfully apply the appropriate interventions to meet the needs of the patient and family. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, efficient, appropriate care in order to optimize the health status and assure a smooth transition between levels of care for patients served. Provides education and expertise to promote the practice and profession of social work within the hospital. Serves on specialty areas within the hospital that require a MSW for regulatory or grant funding requirements.

Job Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Science or Social Work
BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
Licensed Social Worker
Computer literate. Grief and bereavement counseling, alcohol and drug intervention, and support for victims of abuse, neglect, and violence. Payer rules for reimbursement and community resources for underserved.
Up to 1 year Clinical Healthcare, Community Social Work
 

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Working Conditions

Climbing - Occasionally
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Sitting - Frequently
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Occasionally
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Consistently