Inpatient Care Management Social Worker

Proforma Health; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health Inc seeks a Social Worker I to perform psychosocial assessments, provide short-term counseling, and plan safe inpatient-to-community transitions. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and social services to support patient care in inpatient settings.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, crisis counseling skills, knowledge of community resources, and a commitment to ongoing professional learning and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to assess psychosocial needs and provide appropriate counseling and crisis support.
• Knowledge of community resources and discharge planning practices.
• Collaborative, mission-driven approach to care and continuous professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop care recommendations.
• Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention support.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nurses, and community agencies.
• Plan and support safe transitions from inpatient settings.
• Connect patients and families to resources, including financial assistance, housing support, and mental health services.
• Participate in case conferences and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing education to strengthen skills and improve outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Crisis counseling

Discharge planning

Job description

Social Worker I provides psychosocial assessments, short-term counseling, and discharge planning for patients on inpatient units.

Key duties

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop care recommendations.
• Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention support.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nurses, and community agencies.
• Plan and support safe transitions from inpatient settings.
• Connect patients and families to resources, including financial assistance, housing support, and mental health services.
• Participate in case conferences and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing education to strengthen skills and improve outcomes.

Qualifications/skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to assess psychosocial needs and provide appropriate counseling and crisis support.
• Knowledge of community resources and discharge planning practices.
• Collaborative, mission-driven approach to care and continuous professional learning.