MSW- Social Worker (LJ)

About the position

Provides case and group work services to patients and/or their families during patient's Hospital stay. Ensures continuity of medical care by referral to appropriate follow-up services.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct service to patients and their families using a variety of social work modalities in order to help clients maximize their functioning
• Advocates on behalf of the client to ensure maximum access to health care.
• Maintains appropriate professional patient care documentation as defined by hospital policies and procedures.
• Functions in a consultative and educative capacity with all pertinent individuals or agencies that impact on patients.
• Prepares materials for supervisory conferences.
• May direct the activities of paraprofessional staff, social work interns and volunteers.
• May participate in appropriate research, staff development programs and community liaison activities.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• LMSW required within one (1) year of employment.
• Current Driver’s License and/or own transportation available to maintain caseload, schedules and travel to clients’ homes, required.