Social Worker - MSW - FT - Days - JDCH

About the role

The Social Worker plays a crucial role in the interdisciplinary team, providing and overseeing psychosocial care for selected patients and families. They conduct bio-psychosocial assessments, provide intervention and treatment as needed, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Identify and refer for specialized services such as drug and alcohol treatment, legal services, financial and employment counseling, and housing support.
• Assess and intervene in domestic violence and child abuse situations.
• Participate in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress.
• Consult with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
• Develop comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments tailored to the patient's age and cultural needs.
• Employ a range of clinical interventions such as adjustment to illness counseling, crisis intervention, care coordination, and information and referral.
• Advocate for patients and families to gain access to services and resources.
• Support patients with mental health needs during the episode of care and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with Memorial Healthcare System SDOH Hub and other community resources.
• Respond to requests for assistance with Social Determinants of Health and advocate for support in the community.

Requirements

• Masters: Social Work (Required)
• A minimum of one (1) year of social work experience in a health care setting.

Qualifications

• Must display a high level of flexibility, adaptability, and organizational skills.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and all levels of staff and management.
• Identifies and intervenes for suspected abuse, including sensitivity to age-specific concerns.
• Manages crisis situations, demonstrating ability to quickly appraise and select appropriate intervention.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using the electronic medical record.
• Displays good problem-solving skills, root-cause analysis, and principles of clinical performance improvement.

Skills

• Accountability, Analysis and Decision Making
• Crisis Intervention - Behavioral Health
• Customer Service
• Patient and Family Centered Care
• Problem Solving
• Responding to Change
• Standards of Behavior

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.