Social Worker MSW

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the health care team to assess and resolve social barriers for patients in the ambulatory care setting.
• Develops and implements a patient-centered plan of care to empower patients with chronic illnesses to improve health and self-management within the community.
• Assists the patient in overcoming barriers to health by using effective assessment, goal setting and motivational interviewing skills.
• Collaborates with inpatient Case Managers to promote safe and effective transitions to the next level of care.
• Develops effective relationships with patients, care teams, and community-based providers (home care, case managers, etc.) to promote continuity of care.
• Assists families and patients in crisis intervention and long-term care planning.
• Supports patients with accessing services such as, housing, security, legal, transportation, finances and public assistance.
• Responsible for following documentation standards according to established workflows.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Enhances own professional development and maintains formal and informal continuing education for self-development

Credentials:

• LCSW or LSW (PA & NJ required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Master of Arts or Science (Required)
• Social Work 1+ years Experience in a healthcare setting and/or experience with crisis intervention and supporting patients with psychosocial barriers to health.