Social Worker MSW

• Hillcrest Medical Center is a 656-bed hospital that includes The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V. Helmerich Women?s Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, the latest technology for the treatment of cancer, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute.

• This position has a minimum requirement of an MSW from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

• An active member of the National Association of Social Workers is also desired.

• The position of the medical social worker incorporates clinical social work within the case management system.

• The social worker has three main purposes.

  • First, to be the patient advocate that is acting as a liaison between patient and medical personnel.

  • Second, to address the emergent needs of both patient and family through counseling, education, and brokering of needed community services and resources, the focus being to facilitate long-term health and well-being, empower self-responsibility and self-sufficiency. 

  • Third, to provide clinical social work services, case management, and discharge planning within the continuum of care, ensuring efficient and effective utilization of hospital services and resources while maintaining compassionate and quality care.

• The social worker will be responsible for assisting with a comprehensive bio-psycho-social patient profile, utilizing relevant psychotherapeutic interventions that address roles, relationships, and resources, and their impact on the patient's health care.

• Then develop and implement appropriate treatment plans demonstrating knowledge of the patient's specific needs.

• The social worker is held accountable to ensure that discharge planning is appropriate, timely, and communicated to the patient, family, and health care team.

• MSW from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE )

• An active member of the National Association of Social Workers.

At Ardent Health, everything we do starts with people—including you. As a national healthcare provider, we’re united by a shared purpose: caring for our patients, our communities, and one another. When you join Ardent, you’re part of a team that’s making healthcare more accessible, compassionate, and easy to navigate. What makes Ardent different is where and how we work. Our hospitals and clinics are rooted in thriving mid-size communities across Idaho, Kansas, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas—offering a high-quality, more affordable lifestyle without sacrificing career opportunity. Here, you can build a meaningful career while enjoying more balance, flexibility, and connection to your community. You’ll be supported by the strength of a national organization—with 30 hospitals, 280 sites of care, and 24,000+ team members—while having the autonomy to make a real impact locally. Whether you’re growing your skills, exploring new roles, or advancing your career, Ardent gives you the resources and flexibility to succeed. At Ardent, your work matters—and so does your life outside of it. We have opportunities across Ardent's affiliate health systems, including :BSA Health System ... in TX, Hillcrest Healthcare System in OK, Lovelace Health System in NM, Mountainside Medical Center in NJ, Portneuf Health in ID, Pascack Valley Medical Center in NJ, Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in TXUT Health East Texas in TX, The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in KS

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