Social Worker MSW

About the role

The Social Worker (MSW) at St. David's Medical Center is responsible for non-clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. The role involves crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high-risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance or other identified resource needs.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual needs.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes.
• Perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers.
• Assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
• Engage in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
• Provide emotional support to patients and family members during complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end-of-life, terminal illness notifications, death notification (with physician), and crisis interventions.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work (LMSW/RCSW-I)
• Lic Master Social Worker/Reg Clin SW-Intern, or LCSW
• No travel required