Job Description

FULL TIME AND PER DIEM MSW OPPORTUNITIES!

• Responds to referrals by assessing and providing resources to patients at high risk for complex psychosocial needs.
• Identifies appropriate financial and community resources to meet the patient needs in collaboration with the RN Case Manager.
• Obtains and coordinates existing resources to meet the patient needs, not available via usual services.
• Serves as a liaison between patient/family and agencies/community services.
• Completes psychosocial assessment, as the need is determined by the Nurse Case Manager clinical assessment.
• Participates in intra-departmental service teams, tasks forces, committees, and Performance Improvement teams.
• Addresses advance directives and end of life issues and facilitates completion of appropriate documentation relating to patient decisions.
• Provides on-call services after regular business hours of the Department in order to assure coverage of any patient emergencies, including abuse.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of two (2) years' clinical experience in an acute care hospital or community service setting is necessary;
• Leadership, communication, and teaching abilities are necessary.
• Gradate of an accredited school of Social Work with a Master's degree is highly preferred.

Additional Information

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