Social Worker

Shift Details

Varied

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

*1.Provides direct service to patients and their families using a variety of social work modalities in order to help clients maximize their functioning. *2.Community resources, community meetings may be required. *3.Advocates on behalf of the client to ensure maximum access to health care. *4.Maintains appropriate professional patient care documentation as defined by hospital policies and procedures. *5.Functions in a consultative and educative capacity with all pertinent individuals or agencies that impact on patients. *6.Prepares materials for supervisory conferences. *7.May direct the activities of paraprofessional staff, social work interns and volunteers. *8.May participate in appropriate research, staff development programs and community liaison activities. 9.Performs related duties, as required. *ADA Essential Functions

• Job Qualification
• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• LMSW required within one (1) year of employment.
• Experience as required/preferred by position is indicated on MSW posting form.

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).