Medical Social Worker II: Acute Care Discharge

Saint Vincent Hospital; Worcester (MA); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development

Résumé du poste

Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA is seeking a Social Worker to support patients and families in the acute care setting, coordinating timely discharge planning and seamless transitions.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, at least one year of acute inpatient hospital experience, and LCSW eligibility (LICSW preferred). Eligible for a sign‑on bonus up to $20,000; comprehensive benefits, retirement plan, paid time off and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required.
• One year experience in an acute inpatient hospital setting or equivalent.
• LCSW eligible; LICSW preferred.

Responsabilités

• Identifies patients in need of social work intervention within 24 to 48 hours of admission based on high risk screening criteria.
• Follows up on all referrals made to social work from all sources other than high risk screening within 24 hours of referral.
• Assesses patients to determine the bio-psychosocial factors that impact their medical condition, treatment, recovery, and safe transition from one care environment to another.
• Develops intervention plan and discharge plan to meet patient’s/family’s needs.
• Provides social work services to patients in OB and takes weekend on call for OB/emergency department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Social work

Formation

Master’s degree in Social Work

Description du poste

Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA is seeking a Social Worker to support patients and families in the acute care setting, coordinating timely discharge planning and seamless transitions.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, at least one year of acute inpatient hospital experience, and LCSW eligibility (LICSW preferred). Eligible for a sign‑on bonus up to $20,000; comprehensive benefits, retirement plan, paid time off and ongoing professional development.