Licensed Social Worker-LSW

About the Role

The Social Worker works collaboratively with the Care Management Team for coordinated patient care delivery across the continuum. Hours: Requires a minimum of one 8hr shift every two weeks.

What You Will Do

• Provides psychosocial assessment, intervention, evaluation, consultation, and education to patient/families as part of comprehensive care management services.
• Identifies high risk patients from a psychosocial/financial perspective and provides information, support, counseling, care management and referrals to appropriate resources.
• Serves as a liaison for complex transitions/discharges between the hospital and community agencies for the exchange of clinical and referral information.
• Contributes to training of social work professionals as part of the education program at LUHS.
• Facilitates and coordinates details of placement and actual discharge of complex discharges to appropriate agencies.
• Discusses with interdisciplinary team the discharge plan and any barriers to a safe discharge.

What You Will Need

• Master's degree required in Social Work.
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required; LCSW preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage crisis situations calmly and effectively.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.

Compensation

Salary Range: $30.00 - $46.51 per hour. Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.