Social Worker

Job summary
The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as neededThey are dedicated to patient and family centered careThey perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Perform social work assessments and interventions for inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients• Engage in creative, compassionate, and ethical problem-solving• Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans• Provide crisis intervention, patient/family intervention, high-risk screening, and brief counseling• Refer patients for financial or other identified resource needs• Arrange and facilitate family/patient representative meetings• Assist in post-acute placement on complex discharges• Engage appropriate agencies or community resources for high-risk patients• Establish and maintain professional relationships with various stakeholders• Serve on hospital committees and present in-services to staff
Requirements
• At least two years of clinical and/or medical social work experience• Masters Degree from a School of Social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education• Knowledge of contemporary behavioral and systems theories relevant to health care• Thorough comprehension of OBRA and Title 22• Excellent customer service and presentation skills• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills• Analytical and problem-solving skills• Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects effectively• Ability to work independently with attention to detail• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment