Social Worker

Per Diem Social Worker (MA/MSW) / Case Management

Reporting to the Director of Case Management, this position provides direct and indirect social services for hospital patients, patients' families, hospital employees and members of the community. Works directly with case managers in the daily management of psychosocial issues and their resolutions. Performs concurrent medical record review for post-hospital planning, social service case finding and intervention, and quality and risk management related issues. Acts as a social services resource specialist. Performs unplanned readmission assessments and complex/routine discharge planning assessments. Works collaboratively with the case manager to assures continuum of care for patients and their families through referrals to outside community agencies. Actively assists physicians and hospital staff in the management of patients by facilitating care through interaction with hospital departments and community services.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS A working knowledge of basic services provided by various health and welfare organizations in the community.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE Minimum two years social service experience in a medical setting or child/elder abuse program preferred. Two years' experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EDUCATION Master degree preferred, Bachelor degree in social work, psychology or human development required.

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS Current BCLS (CPR) required.

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