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).