Social Worker - MSW

Social Worker - MSW Profession: Social Services Specialty: Social Work Duration: 26 weeks Shift: Day 4x10-Hour Hours per Shift: 10 Experience: Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience required License: LMSW license required; temporary license acceptable Certifications: LMSW Must-Have: Acute care experience Description:Candidates without a license in hand can apply for a temporary license.Candidates should apply for a temporary LMSW license.MUST HAVE ACUTE CARE EXPERIENCE.Assignment Length: 26 weeks. Shift: 5x8s or 4x10s. First timers are not accepted.This role involves providing psychosocial and emotional support to patients and families.Social Work is a consult-based service.Clinicians will complete psychosocial assessments and identify appropriate discharge plans from a person-centered approach in alignment with policy and regulations.Social Work Clinicians will provide brief clinical interventions as appropriate, assisting with resource navigation and coordination of care.They will screen for suicidality and engage in safety planning as appropriate.Clinicians will complete appropriate reports of harm based on state statutes and coordinate with outside entities.The Social Work team supports both pediatric and adult patients.Clinicians will work closely with case managers and the care team to coordinate and carry out safe and ethical discharge plans.A degree in social work from an accredited school is required.Candidates must possess the necessary licensing for the position.The position supports a diverse patient population across various age groups.There may be a requirement to work on weekends.Time off will be approved on an individual basis upon offer.All requests for time off must be included during the submission process.Travelers may be expected to float between nearby facilities as needed.Refusal to float may result in termination of assignment. -Candidates should not reach out to facility contacts directly unless it is for an agreed-upon interview.Modules completed during pre-start and orientation are considered non-billable.Time needed for module completion varies by specialty. #J-18808-Ljbffr