Social Worker

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our team. This role assumes responsibility for bio-psychosocial assessments, patient education, evaluation, referral to appropriate community resources and supportive and crisis interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessment interviews, provides referrals and coordinates discharge plans.
• Identifies and provides helpful resources to patients and families.
• Maintains patient records and documents and communicates critical information to the medical team.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and required certifications through continuing education and development.
• Utilizes management resources.
• Participates in on-call rotation.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Two years experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Certified Social Worker (CSW) as verified by the LABSWE OR Registered Social Worker (RSW) certificate.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) as verified by the LABSWE preferred or must schedule and pass LMSW exam within 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Working knowledge of common disease entities and disorders and medical terminology in order to understand acute and ongoing needs of patients and families.
• Working knowledge of an acute and chronic care medical setting, medical terminology and the psychosocial and economic effects of illness and/or trauma upon the patient and their support system.
• Knowledge of health care systems and public programs such as those funded by Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with patients, families, multidisciplinary team members, departmental peers, and community agency personnel.

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications, keyboard, and various software packages specific to role.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus Available Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus available to eligible candidates!

Referral Bonus Available Up to $3,000 referral bonus available to eligible employees!

Pay

Hourly Rate: [Insert hourly rate]

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm