Social Worker LBSW

Baptist; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in united States is seeking a Social Worker to manage the care of patients, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance with regulations. The role includes conducting psychosocial assessments, collaborating with medical teams, and developing care plans. A Bachelor’s in Social Work is required, along with strong communication skills and clinical experience. If you are passionate about patient care and working with diverse communities, this position offers a meaningful opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Social Work from an accredited institution is required.
• 2 years of clinical experience as a social worker in medical/clinical settings is preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify health goals.
• Coordinate services with the RN Case Manager for effective transition plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Negotiation skills

Community resource coordination

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Computer skills

Education

Bachelors in Social Work

Job description

Manages the care for a specific group of patients; facilitates the safe movement of patients throughout the continuum of care, ensures optimal utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with external review agencies, local, state, and federal requirements. Collaborates with patients/families and the healthcare team in the transition planning process. Provides psychosocial assessments, education to patients/families to assist in coping with the patient’s hospitalization and post acute care needs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment when triggered to identify the patient’s health goals and coordinate services with the RN Case Manager for an effective transition plan. Meets directly with patient/family on an ongoing basis as identified.

Identify the need for patient/family regarding Social / Psychosocial issues that need to be addressed.

Build on the discharge planning assessment in developing, coordinating, implementing and revising a care plan to ensure good transition management and continuity of care (LOS, discharge delays), cost reduction and patient self-management (patient activation).

Collaborates with the physician and all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate care and assist in meeting discharge goals.

Completes assigned goals.

Education

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Bachelors in Social Work

Training

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired BSW graduate of an accredited school of social work 2 years clinical experience as a social worker in medical/clinical setting

Special Skills

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. Ability to identify and coordinate appropriate resources in the community. Ability to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Computer skills.

Licensure

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired BSW CCM;ACM;BSW