Social Worker - Medical

The Medical Social Worker (BSW) provides a professional, trauma informed psychosocial assessment addressing psychological, social, emotional, religious, cultural, financial, and health related needs that impact patient care and discharge planning. The Social Worker utilizes strong communication skills to assess and address barriers, coordinate resources, and support safe transitions of care. This role supports interdisciplinary planning by contributing psychosocial information that informs appropriate level of care and discharge decisions in collaboration with RN Case Management and providers.

• The Social Worker collaborates with interdisciplinary and post-acute partners to implement and monitor individualized care plans responsive to each patient’s situation.
• The Social Worker engages patients and caregivers in meaningful discussions, reinforces education, and advocates for patient preferences and goals.
• The Social Worker responds to physician and interdisciplinary consultations for identified social needs throughout the facility.
• The Social Worker monitors progress related to psychosocial interventions and communicates changes to the care team.
• Complex clinical, ethical, or safety concerns are escalated in accordance with scope of practice and hospital policy.
• This role supports quality, cost effective outcomes for patients, families, and the organization.
• Active participation in program development, quality improvement, and process improvement initiatives is an expectation of the Medical Social Worker role.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's Degree - Social Work Degree - Required

Work Experience

• 2 Years - Experience of BSW or two semester practicum training at Mosaic Life Care - Required
• 3 Years - If position is in a Mental\Behavioral Health setting, must have minimum of three years’ experience in similar setting and certification by the National Association of Social Workers. - Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Upon Hire

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

Skills and Abilities

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Hand/eye coordination; speaks clearly; good hearing, ability to use computers, printers and telephone equipment

Interpersonal Skills

• Must be able to teach, provide accurate and concise information, answer questions, maintain positive relationships with multiple customers, motivate and persuade others.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Physical requirements include sufficient strength and mobility to sit for long periods of time

Essential Mental Abilities

• Assess, comprehend, understand, interpret data to assess patient condition and evaluate care of patient.

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Appropriate functional vision, hearing acuity and smell

Exposure to Hazards

Other Skills and Abilities

• Transportation or driving to and from various locations for the purpose of coordinating member/patient care.