Medical Social Worker (BSW) provides social work services to hospital patients and their families. Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems related to hospitalization. Being a Medical Social Worker (BSW) participates as a member of multi-disciplinary team and may assist patients in treatment planning. May contribute to the formulation of discharge plans. Additionally, Medical Social Worker (BSW) requires a bachelor's degree of social work. Typically reports to a manager. Medical Social Worker (BSW)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION SUMMARY: Assesses, plans and coordinates the discharge planning process for patients, as well as arranging post-acute care services for patients in a timely healthcare delivery. Additional responsibilities include serving as a patient advocate, utilizing resources efficiently to improve patient outcomes, and follow through as needed with post hospital care needs to ensure continuity of care.
EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology or Psychology from an accredited institution. Working knowledge and understanding of the social work and discharge planning processes gained through previous experience or an approved internship.
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Social Work, with 2 years of experience as a Medical Social Worker or with Discharge Planning.
ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Incumbent must demonstrate an ability to apply age-appropriate principles of communication and social work practice relevant to neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Incumbent must demonstrate competence in the use of equipment and application of procedures before being allowed to perform independently.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Supervises: None
Reports To: Manager of Care Coordination
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