Discharge Planning Social Worker - Patient Advocate

University of Southern California; Arcadia (CA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital in Arcadia, CA seeks a Social Worker to support patients with complex psychosocial needs. You will coordinate eligibility for social programs, provide crisis intervention, and lead the development of comprehensive discharge plans for high-risk populations.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, BLS and MAB certifications, and experience in hospital social work.

Formación

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited program.
• Experience with pediatric or neonatal population preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills with patients, families, physicians, and health care team colleagues.
• Strong analytical and PC skills.
• Prior experience or supervised fieldwork in a hospital social work setting.

Responsabilidades

• Advocates for patient and family empowerment and independence in health care decisions.
• Attends discharge planning meetings and assists in understanding psychosocial aspects of illness.
• Communicates psychosocial status, needs and progress to other medical personnel.
• Documents psychosocial assessments and interventions in the medical chart, including discharge plan information.
• Incorporates performance improvement findings into clinical practice.
• Intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional, social and financial consequences of illness.
• Assesses psychosocial risk factors and evaluates support systems.
• Coordinates discharge planning in units designated (including NICU) and performs related activities.
• Participates as an active member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Contributes to discharge planning for complex patients to ensure timely linkage with post-discharge care.
• Performs psychosocial assessment interviews and documents findings; provides counseling based on assessment.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cultural competency

Educación

Master's degree in Social Work

Descripción del empleo

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital in Arcadia, CA seeks a Social Worker to support patients with complex psychosocial needs. You will coordinate eligibility for social programs, provide crisis intervention, and lead the development of comprehensive discharge plans for high-risk populations.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work, BLS and MAB certifications, and experience in hospital social work.