MSW Hospital Social Worker - Patient Transitions & Support

System Support; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

System Support in Dayton, OH is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide direct social work intervention, transition planning and counseling to patients and families at Miami Valley Hospital.

The role requires a Master's degree in Social Work, LSW license (LISW preferred) and 1-3 years hospital or community social work experience; strong interpersonal, writing and organizational skills are essential in a busy inpatient/outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years hospital or community social work experience preferred.
• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• LSW license required; LISW preferred; Ohio licensure as social worker required/board approved.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct social work intervention, transition planning and counseling to patients and families.
• Assess patients' social, emotional, financial, cultural and family needs and communicate to the care team to facilitate transition planning.
• Assist patients and families in linking to community resources and provide consultation for guidance.
• Provide social work services to inpatient and outpatient populations at Miami Valley Hospital.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Written communication

Organizational skills

Busy environment adaptability

Education

LSW license

LISW preferred

State of Ohio social work license

Job description

System Support in Dayton, OH is seeking a Medical Social Worker to provide direct social work intervention, transition planning and counseling to patients and families at Miami Valley Hospital.

The role requires a Master's degree in Social Work, LSW license (LISW preferred) and 1-3 years hospital or community social work experience; strong interpersonal, writing and organizational skills are essential in a busy inpatient/outpatient setting.