About the position
The Clinical Social Worker, Licensed, plays a crucial role in addressing the complex psychosocial needs of patients within a healthcare setting. This position involves providing crisis intervention, coordinating care transitions, and ensuring patient-centered care through collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for evaluating post-hospital needs, developing discharge plans, and facilitating access to community resources, all while promoting patient satisfaction and safety.
Responsibilities
- Intervene with patients who have complex psychosocial needs.
- Assist with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources.
- Provide crisis intervention to patients and families.
- Coordinate and facilitate the development of discharge plans for high-risk patient populations.
- Ensure patient-centered care coordination through the continuum of care.
- Monitor resources and escalate clinical care as needed.
- Communicate daily with the interdisciplinary team during multidisciplinary rounds.
- Educate nurses, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team on resource utilization and care coordination.
- Facilitate collaborative management of patient care across the continuum.
Requirements
- Masters in social work (MSW)
- Minimum five (5) years' experience in hospital/medical social work
- Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW)
Benefits
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
