Social Worker LMSW Lead

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN is seeking a Social Worker to manage patient care across the continuum. The role involves conducting psychosocial assessments, coordinating with nurses, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in a clinical setting and possess strong communication and negotiation skills. An LMSW license is required, with additional certifications preferred. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a social worker in a medical/clinical setting.
• Preferred: 5+ years of clinical experience in a medical/clinical setting.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments to identify patient health goals.
• Develop and coordinate care plans with RN Case Managers.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate leadership in decision making and problem solving.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Coordination of community resources

Computer skills

Education

LMSW license

ACM

CCM

Job description

Job Summary

Manages the care for a specific group of patients. Facilitates 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. Meet 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).
• Collaborate with the physician and all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate care and assist in meeting discharge goals.
• Complete assigned goals.
• Provide direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serve as a resource and mentor.
• Demonstrate leadership skill in decision making and problem solving.

Experience

Minimum Required: 3 years of experience as a social worker in a medical/clinical setting.

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

Special Skills

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

Minimum Required: LMSW – must be licensed per state requirements.

Preferred: ACM, CCM.