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)
Social Worker, MSW
- (SAD005708)
Title: Social Worker, MSW
Location: Laguna Hills
Department: Hospice- Outpatient
Status: Per-diem
Shift: Days
Pay Range*: $41.00 / hour
At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.
Position Summary
This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The Social Worker, MSW is responsible for providing clinical social work services to patients, families and groups in all hospital areas specific to assignment. Provides professional services including but are not limited to bio-psychosocial assessment, brief treatment, crisis intervention, case consultation, patient education, discharge planning, and resource management. Additionally, this position is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, providing mental health expertise, in addition to community outreach, networking and liaison with community programs.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
1. Continuously complies with department quality control/assurance processes.
2. Documents Psychosocial Assessment in accordance to expectations required of the MSW and effectively prioritizes clinical interventions according to acuity level of psychosocial needs.
3. Proactive in avoiding delays in the implementation of the treatment plan to support anticipated discharge date.
4. Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide education, resources and referrals to patient/families and caretakers.
5. Maintains knowledge and ethical practices concerning patient rights, confidentiality, self-determination.
6. Facilitates conferences to enhance communication between providers and the patients and family.
7. Assures that psychosocial and socioeconomic needs are addressed in the treatment and/or discharge plan.
8. Understands and applies appropriate, culturally competent interventions related to death and dying and to decision making issues at the end-of-life.
9. Ability to be at work and on time
10. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
11. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
12. Ability to prioritize and multitask
Clear All
0 Medical Social Worker (MSW) jobs found in Orange, CA area