Medical Social Worker

Social WorkerCreate optimal outcomes for the patient and family by managing complex psychosocial and economic co-morbidities. Through advanced practice skills, mobilizes resources to reduce risk, and serves as primary care ambassador between hospital and community.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesWorks with the Primary Care clinical team to develop a safe and timely transition of care planServes as the lead in coordinating care between patient and external resources needed within the communityHelp create function and productivity on the many teams to which the SW belongs, facilitating the resolution of conflict to present a united message to patientsAcknowledge issues of diversity and adjust practice accordinglyWorks with people and agencies in the community to improve responsiveness, capabilities, alignment, and evaluation of services to patients and familiesBase individual practice patterns on a sound knowledge base of social work principles and methodologies, social work policies, and the NASW Code of EthicsDemonstrate flexibility in providing department coverage as needed, including possible modification of role, responsibilities, and assigned caseloadCompletes initial screen of patients and families and a comprehensive psychosocial assessment of patientsAssists patients in communicating with treatment teamProvides crisis interventionAdvocates for patient careCoordinates continuity of care planning in conjunction with Primary Care clinical teamEducates patients on levels of care; acute, sub-acute, community services and resourcesQualificationsMaster's Degree of Social Work degree from an accredited school of Social Work Program - required1-3 years as graduate student or as a social worker with experience in the field of Clinical Social Work with experience in care transitions. - requiredAbility to create collegial and collaborative relationships internally and externally.Knowledge of accreditation standards, health care regulations, performance improvement and patient safety.Effective organization, oral and written communication skills, problem solving, program development and computer skills.Knowledge of health care law and regulations related to acute care and the immediate post-acute continuumAbility to complete a psychosocial assessment, risk factor analysis, treatment planning, and models of interventionLMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure - requiredPhysical DemandsStanding - ConstantlyWalking - ConstantlySitting - RarelyLifting - FrequentlyCarrying - FrequentlyPushing - OccasionallyPulling - OccasionallyClimbing - OccasionallyBalancing - OccasionallyStooping - FrequentlyKneeling - FrequentlyCrouching - FrequentlyCrawling - OccasionallyReaching - FrequentlyHandling - FrequentlyGrasping - FrequentlyFeeling - ConstantlyTalking - ConstantlyHearing - ConstantlyRepetitive Motions - ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - ConstantlyWorking ConditionsNoise - ConstantlyHazards - FrequentlyNoise - Constantly