Social Worker LMSW Lead

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Memphis seeks a licensed social worker to manage the care of a defined patient group, guiding psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and crisis intervention to ensure safe transitions through the care continuum.

The role collaborates with the RN Case Manager and multidisciplinary team, requiring LMSW licensure, 3+ years of clinical hospital experience, with 5+ years preferred, strong communication, resource coordination, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• LMSW license required per state regulations.
• Minimum 3 years of social work experience in a medical/clinical setting.
• 5+ years of clinical social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments to identify patient health goals and coordinate services with the RN Case Manager for effective transitions.
• Meet with patient/family regularly to support discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Identify social/psychosocial needs and coordinate community resources as needed.
• Develop and revise care plans to improve transitions, LOS, and patient activation.
• Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to achieve goals and mentor others.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Resource coordination

Cultural competence

Computer skills

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

• Department Case Management Administration

Job Description

Job Summary

Manages the care for a specific group of patients. Facilitates the safe movement of patients through the continuum of care, ensures optimal utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with external review agencies, local, state, and federal requirements. Service includes psychosocial assessments, developing and coordinating discharge plans to ensure continuity of care, providing supportive counseling, and crisis intervention to enhance coping and functioning ability. Assist with overall direction of performance improvement and provides guidance of others. 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. Meetsdirectly 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

Completes assigned goals.

Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as resource and mentor.

Leadership skill demonstrated in decision making and problem solving.

Experience:

Minimum Required: N3 years of experience as a social worker in medical/clinical setting

Preferred: 5 years or greater clinical experience as a social worker in medical/clinical setting.

Special Skills: Minimum Required: 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: LMSW - must be licensed per state requirements