Medical Social Worker (MSW) 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 (MSW) 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 (MSW) may take a leadership role on more complex cases. Requires a master's degree of social work. Typically reports to a manager. Medical Social Worker (MSW)'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)
Job Summary:
Evaluate member assessments and develop and coordinate social work care plans to meet the needs of members and families enrolled in the Health Home Program. Provide crisis intervention and assist families in understanding the implications and complexities of a member’s medical condition and care needs. Support members in the determination of community resource needs and identification and attainment of available resources in the community. Communicate with care team and intervene on immediate social and behavioral needs. Perform scheduled outreach for assigned members and consult with the care team on their daily outreach. Intervene for high utilization of ED visits for those with MSW needs. Schedule annual review with members. Communicate and document care gaps. Work with outside resources for carve out hand offs for behavioral health needs.
Compensation:
The initial pay range for this position upon commencement of employment is projected to fall between $33.00and $40.00. However, the offered base pay may be subject to adjustments based on various individualized factors, such as the candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. We believe that exceptional talent deserves exceptional rewards. As a committed and forward-thinking organization, we offer competitive compensation packages designed to attract and retain top candidates like you.
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