Job Description:
Job Summary
Reports directly to the Director of Social Service.
Medical Social Worker assignment includes primary responsibility for coverage of Acute Care Cases, Outpatient, and Behavioral Health areas.
Responsible for provision of social work intervention for cases assigned; customizes care plans based on individual patient care need timely and efficiently.
Social Work focuses on the social determinants of health that may be an issue; assist with dc planning activity as indicated; care plans based on individual patient care need timely and efficiently.
Responsible for information and referral services; provides counseling, supportive services and post discharge follow up as indicated.
Works with patient and families navigating through the healthcare system promoting advocacy and education; included but not limited to data collection, statistics on caseload activity and reporting weekly and monthly reports to the director timely and efficiently; support groups, outpatient inquiries etc and other duties as assigned by the Director.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Associates Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred in SW or related field Minimum Work Experience Min.
1-3 yrs.
experience in hospital setting, SNF, or health/community agency Minimum Licenses and Certifications Social Workers MA State SW licensure-LCSW, LSW, LSWA and /or LICSW required Required Skills Ability to work independently and with a team Excellent verbal and written communication skills required Computer experience for data collection, report writing, and quality monitoring Ability to work with community agencies to mobilize resources requited Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change
Functional Demands
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands).
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
40 Hours, Days
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Sub Specialty:
Acute Care Social Worker (Medical) Licensed/Clinical
General Certifications:, N/A
Nursing Certifications:
Contract Length in Weeks:
13