Social Worker I Weekend Alternative-Full-time

Luminis Health Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Holidays

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Luminis Health Inc in Annapolis is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to provide counseling and crisis intervention to patients and families. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team for effective patient care.

This role necessitates a Master's degree in Social Work and a current LMSW license. Employees will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay ranging from $30 to $50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Six months experience in healthcare delivery system preferred.
• Current license as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients.
• Creates a therapeutic framework for effective problem solving with patients.
• Collaborates with Care Coordinator for transition of care.
• Identifies community services and resources for patients.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Psychosocial assessments

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master of Social Work degree

Job description

Position Objective

Provides counseling, crisis intervention, and transition planning services to AAMC patients of all ages and their families. Performs psychosocial assessments, plans for and implements identified services for patients.

Essential Job Duties

1. In accordance with established department and professional guidelines, provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients identified by Care Coordinator, and/or interdisciplinary team.
2. In counseling role, creates a therapeutic framework for effective problem solving with patient and family. Responds to patient/family needs related to adjustment to illness, disability, critical care issues, acceptance of discharge recommendations, need for long-term care placement, end of life, grief, trauma, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
3. In collaboration with Care Coordinator, provides transition of care strategies in complex situations such as: substance abuse, psychiatric, or dual diagnosis placement/services, ventilator dependent patients, inpatient dialysis services, patients with no insurance needing skilled nursing facility placement, patients requiring guardianship, long term/custodial placement.
4. Identifies community services and resources available to patients and families and facilitates linkage with those services.
5. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and communicates to them the progress and status of referred patients. Makes recommendations and revises plan based on continued evaluation and collaboration. Communicates proactively with members of care management and the interdisciplinary team as appropriate and indicated.
6. Evaluates patient/family progress toward established goals. Participates in Care Conferences and Complex Care rounds as indicated to address patient/family issues/barriers and to help facilitate safe transitions of care.
7. Integrates medical record and nursing information in assessment and interventions.
8. Ensures timely, appropriate, and accurate evaluation and reporting of suspected child/elder abuse and or neglect. Assesses for domestic violence issues and involves domestic violence program coordinator as indicated and appropriate.
9. Documents interventions in patient's medical record following department standards.
10. Participates in process improvement activities in the care management department. Identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree.
• Six months experience in healthcare delivery system required, preferably acute care.

Required License/Certifications

• Current license as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens.

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Pay Range: $30–$50 USD

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full‑time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Additional benefits vary based on employment status