Social Worker MSW PRN

Job Summary

The Social Worker (MSW) at Wesley Medical Center is responsible for non-clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. Key responsibilities include crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high-risk screening, emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance or other needs. The role also involves assisting in post-acute care placement and responding to consults from physicians and other staff.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a social worker by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
• Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course through American Heart Association and American Red Cross - Healthcare Provider CPR
• Knowledge about internal, community, and post-acute care resources
• Certification in social work or case management preferred
• Acute care social work or case management experience within the hospital preferred
• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited institution

What You Will Do

You will work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs. You will identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual issues. You will maintain a thorough working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes. You will perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs. You will coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers. You will assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values. You will intervene with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic, acute, terminal illness, and complex/emotionally charged issues.

Benefits

Wesley Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. This includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services; wellbeing support; time away from work programs; savings and retirement resources; and more. For more information, visit the benefits section.