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)
Exciting opportunity for an MSW to work in a healthcare system in the state of Wyoming. MSW/Master's degree in social work is required. 3 years of experience in the healthcare field is preferred. Wonderful schedule consisting of M-F Days from 8am-4:30pm.
The MSW supports and maximizes the psychosocial functioning and adjustment of patients who are experiencing life changes and/or end-stage disease. These services are provided to ameliorate social and emotional stresses resulting from the interacting physical, social, and psychological concomitants of end-stage disease, including shortened life expectancy, altered lifestyle, and demands of a rigorous, time-consuming, and complex treatment regimen. MSW integrates care management, social services, discharge planning, and pre- and post-hospital services to ensure clinical efficacy and best outcomes for our patients. This position ensures the provision of quality health care along the continuum of care, decrease fragmentation, enhance the patient's quality of life, efficiently use patient care resources, maximize cost containment opportunities, and improve successful post-hospitalization transition care. This position reports to the department head. MSW guides the integrated team in the functions of care coordination, facilitation of referrals, education, discharge planning, and advocacy.