Per Diem LICSW Social Worker - Patient-Centered Care

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, Inc. seeks a per diem Social Worker to support patients and families within our hospital setting. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, care coordination, and collaborative discharge planning with the Care Team.

This position aligns with our LEAN-driven approach and core values of integrity, respect, trust, teamwork and excellence. The role requires a Master of Social Work (MSW) and LICSW licensure, with four years of healthcare experience,

Qualifications

• Four years of Social Work experience within healthcare setting, psychiatric and substance use.
• Knowledge of community resources
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Person-centered engagement skills
• Ability to build relationships with patients, family members, community collaborators and colleagues
• Brief treatment and crisis intervention skills

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical intervention, including psychosocial, risk and level of care assessments, for patients identified as meeting high risk criteria by Care Team members.
• Complete the Case Management Initial Assessments for patients assigned to Social Work upon admission.
• Provide consultation to members of the Care Team on bio-psychosocial, environmental and cultural factors.
• Provide brief therapeutic intervention with patient and families around the issues of diagnosis, adjustment, grief or loss.
• Utilize appropriate case management interventions to address current and/or future barriers to care and well-being; facilitate referral to support services to promote well-being and manage length of stay.
• Upon patient admission, initiate the process of developing a discharge plan with patient, family and medical interdisciplinary team which will result in a safe disposition for the patient.
• Facilitate family and treatment team meetings early in the admission, as clinically indicated.
• Participate in supervision and team meetings.
• Adhere to National Association of Social Work ethics and scope of service standards for Social Work Case Management practice.

Skills

Social Work experience

Community resources

Communication skills

Person-centered engagement

Relationship building

Crisis intervention

Education

MSW

LICSW

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, Inc. seeks a per diem Social Worker to support patients and families within our hospital setting. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, care coordination, and collaborative discharge planning with the Care Team.

This position aligns with our LEAN-driven approach and core values of integrity, respect, trust, teamwork and excellence. The role requires a Master of Social Work (MSW) and LICSW licensure, with four years of healthcare experience,