Job detail

Medical social worker - Social services

South Central Regional Medical Center

#Advocacy #Counseling #BLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Crisis Intervention #Discharge Planning #Social Services #Basic Life Support

Quick overview

The Medical Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, counseling, and crisis intervention for patients and their families. They also coordinate discharge planning and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and be licensed or license-eligible. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and knowledge of community resources are also required.

bachelor degreeAdvocacyCounselingBasic Life Support (BLS)Discharge planningCrisis interventionInterdisciplinary collaborationCase managementPsychosocial assessmentClinical documentationCommunity resource coordination

Job description

Medical social worker

Job title

Medical Social Worker

Department

Social Services

Full time/Prn

PRN

Job summary

Provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, advocacy, and coordination of community resources for patients and families. Supports continuity of care, discharge planning, and emotional well-being in the hospital setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required
Licensed or license-eligible per state requirements
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Knowledge of community resources and discharge planning

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospital or healthcare social work experience preferred

Essential duties & responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients and families
Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support
Coordinate discharge planning and post-acute community resources
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
Advocate for patient rights and continuity of care
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation

Physical requirements
Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.
Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs independently; >50 lbs with assistance/devices.
Assist with patient repositioning and transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment.
Manual dexterity for clinical procedures and computer use; adequate vision, hearing, and speech.

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.