Social Worker MSW

Role

The Social Worker – MSW provides clinical social work services to patients and families to support optimal functioning, adjustment, and decision-making throughout the healthcare continuum. This role performs psychosocial assessments, offers counseling and emotional support, assists with care coordination and discharge planning, and connects patients to community and financial resources.

About the role

This role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address barriers to care and contribute to safe, efficient transitions. Essential Functions include:

• Counsels, supports, and educates patients and families coping with illness, injury, disability, loss, or life transitions.
• Participates in interdisciplinary discharge planning by identifying psychosocial barriers, coordinating post-acute care services, and assisting with transitions to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or home care.
• Facilitates referrals to internal and external services, including mental health providers, social service agencies, support groups, and financial assistance programs.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation in the medical record according to regulatory and organizational standards.
• Serves as a resource for peers and may assist in mentoring or guiding other social workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) required.
• 2-4 years of clinical social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities include:

• Knowledge of social work principles, case management practices, and psychosocial assessment methods.
• Strong clinical judgment and counseling skills to support patients and families in complex and emotionally charged situations.
• Familiarity with healthcare systems, post-acute services, and community-based resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation in electronic medical records.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrates empathy, cultural competence, and sensitivity to diverse populations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage a caseload, and adapt to changing patient needs.

Requirements

• LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required.