Social Worker MSW
About the role
The Masters Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for hospitalized and emergency department patients. The functions of the Masters Social Worker include: crisis intervention, patient/family intervention, high-risk screening, brief counseling, referrals for financial or other identified resource needs, arrange and facilitate family/patient representative meetings with the health care team as needed, arrange post-acute placement on complex discharges and engagement of appropriate agencies or community resources when high-risk patients are identified.
Responsibilities
- Crisis intervention
- Patient/family intervention
- High-risk screening
- Brief counseling
- Referrals for financial or other identified resource needs
- Arrange and facilitate family/patient representative meetings with the health care team as needed
- Arrange post-acute placement on complex discharges
- Engagement of appropriate agencies or community resources when high-risk patients are identified
Requirements
- Master’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
- 1-Year Post-MSW experience or Social Work internship in a clinical or medical setting
- Minimum 3-Year Post-MSW healthcare experience (Preferred)
- Initial social work licensure or higher as required by state law, e.g.- LMSW in Iowa - LMSW in Nevada - ACSW in California
Qualifications
- Physical Demand Level: Light
- Prior hospital social work experience is required for this PRN position
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Knowledge of social work principles and practices
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Flexible scheduling options
- Professional development opportunities
- Retirement plans
Pay
The posted compensation range of $30.70 - $49.16 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.
Schedule
This PRN social worker that works a variety of days, including weekends (usually from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm).
Remote
No
Category
Mental Health
Travel
No