Social Worker MSW Senior - Acute Psychiatric Adult

Description Summary

This position assists in meeting patient needs throughout the continuum of care, guides patients and families, and mobilizes community resources. Psychosocial assessments and discharge planning are key responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Psychosocial Assessment and Interventions:

  • Uses risk screening to assess patient and family risk factors.
  • Intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability.
  • Accesses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet identified needs.
  • Serves as a resource and provides support related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues.
  • Advocates for patient and family empowerment and independence.
  • Provides intervention and support in domestic violence, guardianship, foster care, adoptions, surrogacy, mental health placement, and advance directives.

• Complex Discharge Planning:

  • Participates in discharge planning activities for complex patients.
  • Collaborates with RN Case Managers, physicians, and the patient regarding discharge planning.
  • Develops a plan of care in collaboration with the RN case manager, physician, and patient.
  • Validates discharge criteria for patients and families.
  • Edits educational materials for patient/family and physician regarding post-acute care options.
  • Maintains close monitoring of patient length of stay and communicates/collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to expedite discharge.
  • Attends and actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds.
  • Initiates referrals to pharmaceutical companies and post-acute care providers.
  • Serves as a preceptor, mentor, trainer, and resource to new or less experienced staff.

Requirements

• Education/Skills:

  • Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
  • Strong interview, assessment, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to analyze, develop, and manage change.
  • Ability to work independently and develop relationships with physicians, families, patients, interdisciplinary team, and community agencies.
  • Demonstrates ability to connect patients and families with necessary services.
  • Maintains working knowledge of resources and services available in the community, including options for those with limited or non-existent funding options.

• Experience:

  • Three to five years hospital social work experience or applicable social service experience preferred.
  • Prioritizes proven success as a Social Worker MSW II.

• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

  • LMSW License in state of employment.
  • Case Management Certification preferred.

Work Schedule

Full-time, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day.