Social Worker MSW

Description

Supports and advances the mission of Mercy Medical Center through the practice of professional social work. Applies advanced psychosocial theory and methods to individuals of ages as well as couples, families and groups with appropriate regard for the complexity of given problems.

Responsibilities

• Provides social work services to patients at any and all points on the continuum of care, from pre-admission to post-discharge follow-up.
• Assists in meeting the complex psychosocial needs of Mercy patients and their families, thus enabling them to better utilize medical care resources.
• May include providing consultative services to rural hospitals, home care agencies, and long-term care facilities.
• Develops individualized psychosocial case plans based on assessment and in conjunction with other members of the health care delivery team.
• Implements plan and monitors patient's progress.
• Arranges for and/or coordinates a broad spectrum of discharge planning services.
• Consults with physicians, medical center staff, patient/family to determine patient's post-hospital needs and plans.
• Provides patient/family with information on options/resources available and strategies for utilizing these resources.
• Aids in all necessary referrals.
• Provides support/encouragement as needed throughout the process.
• Demonstrates ability to differentiate between emergency and non-emergency tasks and respond accordingly.
• Provides immediate supportive counseling and necessary assistance to patients/families dealing with a crisis or emergency situation.
• Affords support/encouragement as needed throughout the process.
• Provides psychosocial counseling/treatment services to restore patients and families to optimum social and physical health adjustment within their capacity.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in social work or related field required.
• Two years experience in medical social work is preferred.
• Demonstrates competence in providing advanced medical social work services including psychosocial counseling with individuals and families.
• Demonstrates skill in conducting clinical interviews.
• Ability to understand medical terminology and communicate effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds and ages.
• Knowledgeable regarding clinical interviewing techniques.
• Knowledgeable regarding social work principles, standards and ethics.
• Basic understanding of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and child/dependent adult laws and regulations are desired.
• Valid Iowa driver's license may be required.
• Automobile liability insurance may be required.