MED SOCIAL WORKER-BSW
General Summary/Responsibilities:
Full-Time / 80 Hours per pay period
Provides direct and indirect clinical social work and transitions planning services for patients and their families in various inpatient and outpatient settings. Participates as a professional team member in patient care planning along with other hospital and community agency personnel.
Frequent contact with patient care services staff, physicians, and ancillaries to discuss patient care and diagnostic needs. Participate in care rounds and other interdisciplinary collaboration within the in-patient and outpatient programs. Frequent contact with community agencies, third party payers, outside review organizations and case managers.
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree
Additional requirements:
Type of degree: N/A
Area of study or major: Social Work
Preferred educational qualifications: N/A
Position specific testing requirement: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A
Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
Preferred experience: Previous hospital or community social work experience required. Knowledge of community agencies preferred
Other experience requirements: Excellent interpersonal skills, critical thinking and ability to communicate in writing. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work in a busy, stressful environment.