Care Coordination Master Social Worker

CommonSpirit Health; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a Masters Social Worker to advocate and support patients and families facing complex social challenges within an acute care setting.

You will perform social work assessments, crisis intervention, and coordinate care plans with physicians and care teams to ensure safe discharges and appropriate community linkages.

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• 1-year post-MSW clinical/medical experience or internship.
• LSWAIC, Licensed Advanced Social Worker, Licensed Social Worker Associate Advanced, or Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor licenses required.

Responsabilités

• Provide crisis intervention and patient/family interventions.
• Conduct high-risk screening and brief counseling.
• Arrange referrals for financial and other resources.
• Coordinate family/patient meetings with healthcare teams.
• Arrange post-acute placements and connect with community resources.

Connaissances

Crisis intervention

Case management

Patient advocacy

Communication skills

Empathy

Resource referrals

Formation

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Description du poste

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Social Worker, you will be a compassionate advocate, providing vital support and guidance to individuals and families facing complex challenges.

The Masters Social Worker is responsible for performing social work assessments and interventions as needed for hospitalized and emergency department patients. The functions of the Masters Social Worker include: crisis intervention, patient/family intervention, high-risk screening, brief counseling, referrals for financial or other identified resource needs, arrange and facilitate family/patient representative meetings with the health care team as needed, arrange post-acute placement on complex discharges and engagement of appropriate agencies or community resources when high-risk patients are identified.

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, strong knowledge of community resources, and proven crisis management abilities, fostering positive change and client empowerment.

• Providing developmentally appropriate care for all populations served: plan for the safe discharge and continuity of care, recognize and plan for the unique needs of all ages, the physically disabled, mentally ill, chronically ill, terminally ill, and vulnerable patients.
• Advocacy and education, patient/family self-care management, patient/family management education
• Bioethics referrals and management
• Physician, staff and community education
• Case/care management/coordination education and training
• Risk management identification and referral

Job Requirements

Required

• Masters degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education upon hire, and
• 1-year Post-MSW experience or Social Work internship in a clinical or medical setting and
• Licensed Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC) or
• Licensed Advanced Social Worker or
• Licensed Social Worker Associate Advanced or
• Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor

Preferred

• Minimum 3-Year Post-MSW healthcare experience

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.