Social Worker II

Essential Functions

• Identifies patients who would benefit from Case Management interventions through initial screening and assessment of discharge needs
• Conducts comprehensive interviews with patients and families to gather relevant psychosocial, emotional, and environmental information
• Completes psychosocial assessments in accordance with departmental, regulatory, and professional standards
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized psychosocial treatment plans utilizing appropriate social work modalities, including crisis intervention, individual and family therapy, and grief and bereavement counseling
• Initiates and coordinates appropriate internal and external referrals based on patient-specific needs
• Advocates for patients to address unmet needs and remove barriers to care
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement effective discharge plans that promote continuity of care
• Coordinates and facilitates patient and family care conferences as needed
• Identifies barriers to efficient and effective patient care and seeks strategies to eliminate those barriers
• Maintains current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations impacting social work practice
• Demonstrates awareness of payer and reimbursement practices and guides patients and families through post-discharge care options

Education, Experience, Licensure & Certification

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Clinical licensure (or provisional status) preferred
• Certification as an Accredited Case Manager (ACM-SW) preferred
• Social work experience in a healthcare setting strongly preferred

Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence in providing age- and developmentally appropriate care
• Ability to establish positive working relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Prowess in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions
• Adaptability and resilience in a rapidly changing healthcare environment
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and advocacy skills

About the Role

Join our multidisciplinary care team as a Social Worker II, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting patients and families through complex medical, emotional, and social challenges. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding patients across the continuum of care, advocating for their needs, and ensuring safe, effective discharge planning.