Social Worker MSW

Reston Hospital; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) matching plan

Education assistance

Employee recognition program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Reston, Virginia is seeking a dedicated Social Worker MSW to join their team. In this role, you will perform assessments and interventions, ensuring patient and family support throughout their healthcare journey. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in Social Work and is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), with prior hospital experience preferred. This position emphasizes collaboration and creative problem-solving to meet various patient needs, making a genuine impact in high-stress environments.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work required.
• Current LCSW certification is mandatory.
• Experience in a hospital setting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to address patient needs.
• Develop discharge plans for high-risk patients.
• Provide emotional support during complex situations.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient/family interventions

High-risk screening

Emotional support

Referrals for assistance

Education

Masters Degree

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

Job description

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other partners.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. If you want to work as a Case Manager MSW where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for non‑clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for the inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. The MSW performs crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high‑risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance or other identified resource needs. The MSW assists in post‑acute care placement on all discharges, primarily with those patients identified with post‑discharge behavioral health and patient assistance/resource needs. The MSW is dedicated to patient and family‑centered care that values personal self‑determination, prioritization, and engages in creative and compassionate problem‑solving. The scope of this role includes intensive care units, Trauma, Oncology, NICU, Transplant, and ED. The MSW responds to physician, non‑discharge planning social work consults throughout the facility.

What you will do in this role:

• You will work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.
• You will identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual barriers.
• You will maintain a thorough working knowledge of the rules of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes, and possess a thorough understanding of managed‑care concepts and length‑of‑stay management relating to patient and organizational fiscal responsibility.
• You will perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high‑risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
• You will coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers, and assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
• You will intervene with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic and acute terminal illness, engaging in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
• You will provide emotional support to patients and family members during complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end‑of‑life, terminal illness notifications, death notification (with physician), and crisis interventions.

What qualifications you will need:

• (LCSW) Clinical Social Worker
• Masters Degree
• Experience in hospital required
• LCSW required

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.