Part-Time Healthcare Social Worker — Flexible Schedule

Holy Cross; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Germantown, MD, seeks a part-time Social Worker to collaborate with Care Coordination staff in assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy to meet patients' health care needs.

You will support discharge planning, provide counseling to patients and families, document interventions, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds, contributing to quality outcomes and cost-effective care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work/Services is required.
• At least one year of social work experience in an acute-care setting (MSW internship acceptable).
• Maryland LGSW, LCSW or LCSW-C licensure is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all age groups of patients.
• Able to communicate effectively with good audio/visual acuity.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Care Coordination staff and multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning and arrange for needed care in the home or an alternate setting.
• Provides support and counseling to patients/families experiencing and/or anticipating issues to adjusting to illness, catastrophic diagnoses, changes in living situations and bereavement. Establish a plan. Documents interventions and outcomes as required in the electronic record.
• Actively participates and provides pertinent information in multidisciplinary rounds on assigned patients.
• Completes appropriate assessments for assigned patients to identify gaps in care, develop goals, and facilitate interventions and resources.
• Must be able to work independently and on a team.
• Demonstrates ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work/Services

Job description

Holy Cross Health in Germantown, MD, seeks a part-time Social Worker to collaborate with Care Coordination staff in assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy to meet patients' health care needs.

You will support discharge planning, provide counseling to patients and families, document interventions, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds, contributing to quality outcomes and cost-effective care.