Medical Social Worker - Clinical Care Management - FT

Essential Functions

• Completes psychosocial assessments for the patient's post hospital care for designated patients and their support system.
• Assists patients in coping with stress related to hospitalization, disability, chronic/terminal illness.
• Works with the Clinical Care Management team to assess and evaluate the patient for the appropriate level of care or environment setting to meet care needs across the continuum.
• Serves as a resource to hospital staff and physicians regarding emotional, social, and psychosocial components of the patient's illness and its effects on their social support system.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Care Management team, provides information and education to patients on community resources and options for post hospital care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Makes referrals to community agencies as needed.
• Reports suspected cases of child & adult abuse/neglect/exploitation.
• Serves as liaison between hospital, patients and Department of Social Services during evaluation/investigation.
• Responds to requests for consultative services to patients after normal working hours.

Physical Requirements

• Works in an office type setting, extensive walking throughout the facility.
• Prolonged periods of sitting reviewing medical records, documentation.
• Repetitive wrist motion and occasional lifting of 10-20 pounds.
• Requires frequent verbal and written communication in English.
• Intact sight and hearing with or without assistive devices is required.
• Must be able to handle a fast paced environment, moving independently from one location to another.

Education, Experience And Certifications

• Masters in Social Work required, LCSW preferred.
• Applicable state certification is preferred.
• Adherence to National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
• At least 1 year professional experience in hospital or health related setting preferred.
• Expertise with Data Management Tools.