JOB TITLE/CLASSIFICATION …… MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER (166)
DEPARTMENT ………………………… CASE MANAGEMENT/SOCIAL SERVICES
STATUS ………………………………….. EXEMPT
RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to ………………………….. MANAGER, SOCIAL SERVICES/CASE MANAGEMENT
Supervises …………………………. CLINICAL CONSULTANTS
Works with …………………………. ALL NURSING AND ANCILLARY DEPARTMENTS
External relationships …………… CONTRACTED SERVICES
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision assesses patient and family Psycho-Social and discharge planning issues
relevant to medical treatment. Provides crisis intervention, emotional support, resource information,
discharge planning, and legal reporting. Arranges case conferences, facilitates Bio-ethical
consultations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs psychosocial assessments and discharge planning for high risk patients.
Participates in patient care planning responsive to age specific needs.
Refers patients to appropriate community resources.
Provides crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and families on bio-psychosocial issues.
Coordinates patient/family physician conferences.
Provides consultation to physicians and hospital staff re; psychosocial issues, bioethical issue and
discharge problems.
Develops and maintains working relationships with community agencies.
Participates in planning the social work component required in selected hospital programs.
Provides in-service education for staff.
Documents pertinent contacts regarding discharge plans in the Social Services notes of the patient’s
medical record.
Performs basic administrative tasks related to the job; updating community resource lists, statistics,
reports, and other routines as required
Performs legal reports for suspected child abuse and elder abuse and domestic violence referrals
Other Duties
Participates in professional organizations as appropriate.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Manager, Case Management/Social Services.
QUALIFICATIONS
*License/Certification
LCSW or LCSW eligible within 3 years of employment
Current BCLS required.
*Proof of all required License(s) and/or Certification(s) due at time of hire.
**Education
MSW required.
**Required educational levels call for proof at time of hire.
Experience
MSW experience
Skills
Excellent communication skills .Exhibit a positive attitude.
Social Work assessment and counseling skills.
Knowledge of state and federal programs that provide medical care and financial support to individuals.
Knowledge of community resources.
Ability to work with diverse patient and staff populations.
Ability to work independently and amicably in group situations
Employee must demonstrate basic computer skills
