Social Worker

General Function

The Social Worker is responsible and accountable for assessing the psychological, social, emotional, cultural, and/or financial needs / discharge services that impact high-risk patients’ health and recovery. Has the ability to utilize social services, supportive counseling, and clinical knowledge in the assessment of these needs. Collaborates with the case manager in the development of a discharge plan and addresses assessed needs in a timely manner. Knowledge of pay or source implications on discharge plan, resources, and placement options to maximize a patient’s successful disposition.

Position Specifications

• Educational Requirements: Licensure/certification/registration: Social Worker License or Preferred LCSW, GSW, MSW
• Experience Requirements: Three to five years recent clinical social work experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Special Requirements: Must have the ability to assess information, apply critical thinking processes to determine course of action, and relay this information to the interdisciplinary team. Requires excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills. Must be able to prioritize workload and develop efficient methods of managing time. Minimal supervision, expected to be self-directed. Responsibility for errors and losses: High – relatively free from errors.

Exposure to Hazardous Materials

Exposure to hazardous or infectious materials is minimal. Customer contact may cause some exposure to infection. Long hours of sitting at a computer terminal are routine. Some possible lifting, stooping, and pushing may be necessary. Other materials in various departments and homes. May come in contact with infectious patients in various departments and homes.