Social Worker (MSW) jobs in Delaware
Social Worker (MSW) interviews clients and their families and coordinates and plans programs and activities to meet their social and emotional needs. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the implications and complexities of the life situation and its impact on lifestyle. Being a Social Worker (MSW) provides professional social work assistance to clients and families as related to illness, disease, hospitalization, financial and educational needs by utilizing a variety of modalities in all areas of service. Responsibilities also include involvement in the discharge planning process. Additionally, Social Worker (MSW) requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a manager. 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)
Recently Added Social Worker (MSW) jobs
- Beebe Healthcare
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Lewes, DE
FULL_TIME
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Why Beebe?
Why Beebe? Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
Overview
Summary:
The purpose of the Social Work job is to provide professional social work services to patients and their families as a vital part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team by:
- Assessing patient's psycho-social needs and social determinants of care with emphasis on resource deficits, crisis intervention and discharge/transition of care requirements with an emphasis on complex and high-risk patients.
- Coordinating provision of external or internal medical or social services based on the plan of care including but not limited to community resources, home care, DME, acute rehab, hospice services or skilled nursing facility.
- Contributing to the plan of care by introducing relevant psychosocial concepts and patient specific information.
- Providing clinical or therapeutic interventions, assessing, and managing cases of suspected abuse, and advocating for patient rights (e.g., advance directives).
- 12 Days Ago
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:1.Performs psychosocial assessments with patient and family that are consistent with age and developmental status (per department standard).
2.Works with others to ensure a valid patient Advanced Directive is completed and documented.
3.Works with uncooperative or challenging patients/family members in to gain cooperation regarding treatment and discharge goals.
4.Reviews information about patient's proposed living arrangements and evaluates security, hazards, and resources to assess the suitability of the living conditions upon discharge.
5.Prepares patients for discharge or movement from one living arrangement to another.
6.Performs discharge planning activities that are age specific and designed to best meet the patient's aftercare needs and involves patients/families as much as possible in the planning.
7.Informs the physician, nurse, and other members of the health care team as appropriate regarding the discharge plan.
8.Educates patients and their families regarding resources in the community that can assist in maintaining patient health status and in addressing on-going psychological issues.
9.Develops appropriate plan of social work interventions based on issues/problems identified through the psychosocial assessment.
10.Coordinates medical, social, or financial support services to ensure efficient and effective process of care.
11.Contacts agencies by letters, memos, e-mail, or phone to refer patients/families to services.
12.Communicates with health care team members regarding issues that may impact an efficient process of care or desired clinical outcome.
13.Communicates the patient's progress and ongoing care needs to post-discharge caregivers.
14.Assists patients/caregivers with follow-up appointments and what to do if medical attention is needed prior to that time.
15.Uses resources effectively to ensure timely discharge of patients to the appropriate level of care.
16.Other duties as assigned.
Competencies Skills
Essential:* Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations* Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors* Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health RecordsCredentials
Education
Other Information
Other information:1. 2 years clinical social work healthcare experience, preferable med-surg hospital experience
2. Experience with PC, mainframe, or Internet based information systems.
3. Knowledge and experience with Electronic Health Records, Cerner and Curaspan preferred.
4. MSW is required.
5. Complete Case Management Certification within 3 years of hire
Starting at
USD $63,648.00/Yr.- NemoursCareerSite
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Wilmington, DE
FULL_TIME
- This social work position attends to the psychosocial needs of patients and families affected by sickle cell disease, HIV, and varied hematologic conditions. This position is responsible for providing...
- 23 Days Ago
- Bayhealth
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Milford, DE
FULL_TIME
- 101 WELLNESS WAY - Nemours Building STATUS: Full Time 80 Hours SHIFT: Days GENERAL SUMMARY: Summary: Provides social work service and discharge planning to patient population across the continuum of i...
- 26 Days Ago
- NemoursCareerSite
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Wilmington, DE
PART_TIME
- Provides comprehensive Social Work services for pediatric patients in the emergency room and the inpatient population, covering overnight hours. This positions interfaces with some of the most vulnera...
- 2 Months Ago
- Bayhealth
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Dover, DE
OTHER
- Kent Campus HospitalSTATUS:Per Diem 0 HoursSHIFT: As NeededGENERAL SUMMARY:Summary:Provides social work service and discharge planning to patient population across the continuum of illness. Promotes e...
- 1 Month Ago
- Rockford Center
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Newark, DE
FULL_TIME
- Responsibilities: Social Worker Opportunity - Outpatient This opportunity is full-time in our child partial hospitalization program and offer a day shift, Monday-Friday. Rockford Center is a 138-bed m...
- 1 Month Ago
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- Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
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Los Angeles, CA
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- Catholic Health Initiatives
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Lexington, KY
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- Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
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Los Angeles, CA
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- CommonSpirit Health
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Prescott, AZ
- Overview At Dignity Health living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Region...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Vanguard Group Staffing
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Dobbs Ferry, NY
- Job Description Job Description CALLING ALL LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS!! We are seeking BILINGUAL (FLUENCY in SPANISH/ENGLI...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Fresno Pace By Innovative Integrated Health
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Fresno, CA
- Who We Are Are you interested in working for an organization whose mission it is to enable frail, underserved, and multi...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Loma Linda University
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Loma Linda, CA
- Job Summary: The Social Worker-MSW assesses clients for initial transplant suitability and re-evaluates candidates as di...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Fresno PACE by Innovative Integrated Health
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Fresno, CA
- Who We Are Are you interested in working for an organization whose mission it is to enable frail, underserved, and multi...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM