Social Worker - MSW - FT - Days - MRH

The Social Worker is a key member of the interdisciplinary team who provides and oversees the provision of psychosocial care for selected patients and families. Conducts bio-psychosocial assessments, provides intervention and treatment as indicated.

Requirements

• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress.
• Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
• Provides assessment and intervention in domestic violence and child abuse situations.
• Responsible for identification and referral for specialized services, such as drug and alcohol treatment, legal services, financial and employment counseling, and housing support.
• Supports patients with mental health needs during the episode of care, discharge planning to both inpatient and outpatient mental health providers as applicable to the patients' healthcare setting.
• Responsible for outreach and coordination with other community resources and agencies, and community-level advocacy on behalf of patients and families.
• Responds to requests for assistance with Social Determinants of Health and advocates for support in the community.
• Assesses patient/family learning needs, styles and readiness.
• Educates patients/families based on treatment plan, identifies barriers to care, diversity issues and learning styles.
• Provides psychosocial support and interventions, particularly for individuals with chronic and/or complex medical and behavioral health conditions.
• Supports the department's initiatives, mission and goals and may take on additional responsibilities at the discretion of leadership.
• Performs all aspects of psychosocial discharge planning for chronic conditions and/or long-term custodial care needs for inpatient discharge, community services, outpatient care and any other applicable setting.
• Provides assistance with entitlements, medications, transportation, and advance directives.
• Develops comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments responsive to age appropriate and cultural needs and concerns.
• Employs a range of clinical interventions such as adjustment to illness counseling, crisis intervention, care coordination, and information and referral and safety planning.
• Advocates on behalf of patients and families to gain access to services and resources.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance