MED SOCIAL WORKER-MSW-SUPP

System Support; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Atrium Medical Center is seeking a medical social worker to provide direct social work intervention, transition planning, and counseling to patients and families. You will assess social, emotional, financial, cultural, and family needs and communicate findings to the care team to support planning and patient care.

The role involves coordinating community resources, offering guidance, and providing services to inpatients and outpatients, in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work.
• LSW licensure is required; LISW preferred.
• Experience working in hospital or community settings recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct social work intervention, transition planning and counseling to patients and families.
• Assess social, emotional, financial, cultural and family needs and communicate these to the care team.
• Assist with linking to community resources and provide guidance for patient concerns.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Written communication

Organizational skills

Stress management

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

General Summary/Responsibilities

The medical social worker provides direct social work intervention, transition planning and counseling to patients and their families. The medical social worker assesses the patient’s social, emotional, financial, cultural and family situation and interprets this information to the physician, nursing staff and other care team members to facilitate appropriate transition planning. The medical social worker assists patients and families in making appropriate linkages to community resources and provided consultation to those seeking input and guidance in efforts to resolve patient concerns. Transition planning and social work services are provided to inpatient and outpatient populations of the hospital.

Status and Facility

Status: PRN / Support

Facility: Atrium Medical Center

Qualification

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Master's degree

• Area of study or major: Social Work

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• LSW required; LISW preferred
• Licensure with the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapist Board

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience

• Preferred experience: Previous hospital or community social work experience required. Knowledge of community agencies preferred

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and ability to communicate in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a busy, stressful environment.