Inpatient Social Worker

Must-Haves: Master’s degree in social work (MSW) – required 3+ years’ experience minimum (strong preference for 5+) Healthcare background required – any of the below works Hospital inpatient Ambulatory Medicaid case management / long-term care Hospice / palliative Behavioral health social work by itself will not work - if you have this in addition to any of the above - then it would work. Plusses License Payer Background ( Humana, Aetna, UHG, Optum ) Soft Skills “People person” with energy Navigate complex discharge planning Understand Medicare/Medicaid + LTC resources Work independently without heavy training Must be able to hit the ground running Day-to-Day: Inpatient social workers provide comprehensive and holistic care through the completion of a biopsychosocial assessment. They address contextual factors impacting a person’s overall health and well-being. Assessing and providing interventions that pertain to health-related social needs offer an augmented transitional plan by improving access to psychosocial supports and community resources. The social worker increases relationship-based care that allows for improved communication and shared decision-making among the care team. The social worker will collaborate closely with inpatient case management and additional care team members to enhance patient transitions and experiences. Their role includes psychoeducation, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, resource facilitation and strong advocacy in supporting a person's rights to self-determination to meet their goals. This role parallels and enhances the discharge plans of the inpatient case management team. $27 to $42/ hour Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.