Social Worker

Description:

Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Social Worker with an MSW to provide comprehensive psychosocial care for patients and families, ensuring their well-being and improving their overall quality of life. The role involves performing bio-psychosocial assessments, interventions, and treatment while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The Social Worker identifies high-risk psychosocial factors affecting patient care and supports both patients and staff in navigating these challenges effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct crisis interventions, including Baker Act when necessary.

• Collaborate with governmental agencies (DCF, APS, CMS, KePro) to ensure safe post-acute care.

• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and consult with nursing staff to evaluate ongoing patient needs.

• Assist with discharge planning, patient transfers, and community coordination.

• Guide patients and families in navigating healthcare systems, insurance plans, and post-acute care options.

• Provide social work services in psychological functioning, adaptation to illness/injury, psychosocial assessment, and facilitation of community resources.

• Identify and intervene in suspected abuse cases, including children, adults, and seniors.

• Document services in the electronic medical record and demonstrate proficiency with EMR systems.

Competencies:

• Accountability, decision-making, crisis intervention, customer service, patient-centered care, problem-solving, adaptability, and adherence to professional standards.

Education & Certification Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) – Required

• BLS certification as required

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Work is primarily on-site with frequent standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive hand/arm movements.

• Exposure to biohazardous materials, bodily fluids, dust, latex, moving mechanical parts, needles/sharp objects, and potential physical assault.

• Ability to perform office tasks including computer work and documentation.

Shift: Full-time, primarily day hours (office workers)