Social Worker LMSW - Care Coordination - Days - PRN

Licensed Master Social WorkerThe Licensed Master Social Worker is responsible for providing a full range of social work treatment modalities for individuals and families with appropriate regard for the complexities of the situation. The Licensed Master Social Worker collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and resources to advance the patient along the continuum of care and ensures effective communication with the patient, family, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care. Under supervision as provided by state law, the practice of masters social work may include the practices reserved to clinical social workers.ResponsibilitiesCounsels, assesses, and assists individuals of all ages and families who are affected by illnesses or injuries Assesses patient needs by collaborating with physicians to evaluate the physical and psychological conditionIdentifies and analyzes the social and emotional factors underlying illness and communicates these factors to the health teamDetermines appropriate intervention strategies and provides counselingAttends and participates in discharge planning which meets ongoing patient needsPrioritizes both volume and complexity (medical and social acuity) of caseloadAssures compliance with legal aspects associated with abuse/neglect, adoption, advanced directives, commitment, and conservatorship/guardianshipServes as an advocate for patients by providing access to available services Provides supervised therapy services and consultationsProperly utilizes and develops formal, informal, and/or internal extended resource networkAccurately explains resources available to meet the identified needs and allows the patient and family to participate in choicesRefers patients to additional medical services as neededProvides access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, and housingProvides coordination of patient transitions along the continuum of care with appropriate follow-up to provide continuityCommunicates health care needs with patient, family/caregiver, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care Delegates and communicates patient care needs to appropriate team members based on skill, knowledge, and patient acuityAssures daily accurate, concise reporting, and documentation of patients condition and needs with appropriate follow-upCommunicates health care needs with patient and family as appropriate for continuance of careQualificationsEducation:Master's DegreeDoctoral DegreeMaster's degree in social work from a college or university accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or Southern Association of Colleges (SACS)Doctorate in social work (D.S.W. or Ph.D.)Experience:02N/AField placement in a medical setting or two (2) years minimum social work experienceSkills:Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skillsClinical assessment and critical thinking skills necessary to provide appropriate patient careProblem solving skills to negotiate, collaborate, and resolve complex issuesJob InfoJob Identification 21429Locations Gulfport, MS, United States