Medical Social Worker (BSW) jobs in Worcester, MA

Assesses patient for post-acute care needs.  Determines discharge plan through consultation with the Care Coordinator, Clinical Social Worker, patient and/or designee.   Assists patient and family with understanding the need for post acute care and the appropriate timing for advancement to the next level of care. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient’s need for post acute care through review of the medical record consultation with the Discharge Planning Team and dialogue with patient and/or designee.
• Identifies community resources necessary to provide post discharge care for patient/and or designee.
• As necessary, completes necessary regulatory paperwork required for admission to Skilled Nursing Facilities.   
• Collaborates with physicians, case managers, discharge planners, and other health care professionals to identify barriers to discharge or treatment.
• Refers patients to Clinical Social Workers for counseling around issues of loss, anger, fear, bereavement, and depression.
• Advocates for patients and families as they negotiate the health care system so that effective care, treatment, and planning may occur.
• Documents Social Work intervention and/or other duties related to discharge plan.    

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• BSW or BS in Human Services.

 Preferred:

• Massachusetts Social Work License (LSW).

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Minimum of 1 year Human Services experience or relevant Human Services internship as approved by hiring manager.
• Demonstrated ability in psychosocial assessment, knowledge of community resources, discharge planning ability, and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of biopsychosocial aspects in the Managed Care/Health Care field.
• Excellent written and communications skills.
• Computer literacy.

Preferred:

• 3 years of Human Services experience.