Social Worker MSW Emergency Services PRN

About the role

The Social Worker (MSW) at St. David's Medical Center is responsible for providing non-clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for inpatients and the outpatient emergency department. This role involves crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high-risk screening, emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance or other 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.
• 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 (LCSW/LMSW/RCSW-I)
• Clinical Social Worker license
• No travel required

Benefits

The benefits package offered by St. David's Medical Center includes comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services. Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services, is also provided. Time away from work programs, paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence are included. Savings and retirement resources, such as a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling are also available. Additional benefits include fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Pay

St. David's Medical Center offers competitive compensation and benefits packages tailored to the needs of each employee. Details regarding pay and schedule can be found in the job description or by contacting the Human Resources department.

Schedule

The Social Worker (MSW) position at St. David's Medical Center is PRN (Per Request Notified). This means the schedule is flexible and determined based on the needs of the hospital and the availability of the employee. Contact the Human Resources department for more details on scheduling options.