Medical Social Worker (BSW) provides social work services to hospital patients and their families. Counsels and provides crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems related to hospitalization. Being a Medical Social Worker (BSW) participates as a member of multi-disciplinary team and may assist patients in treatment planning. May contribute to the formulation of discharge plans. Additionally, Medical Social Worker (BSW) requires a bachelor's degree of social work. Typically reports to a manager. Medical Social Worker (BSW)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description
Job Duties |
Coordinates and optimizes throughput activities to optimize high risk patient outcomes including:
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Maintains skills and knowledge as appropriate to the medical social work role. Participates in continuing education to fulfill licensure requirements. |
Documents throughput/ discharge planning activities according to departmental policies.
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Performs other duties as assigned. |
Qualifications
MINIMUM |
Education, Credentials, Licenses: Graduate of an accredited Baccalaureate school of social work. Licensed as a SW to practice social work in the state where work is being performed. Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state required courses. |
Specialized Knowledge: Knowledge of psychosocial issues re: health related problems and post-acute care needs.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate care well with an interdisciplinary team. |
Kind and Length of Experience: None required. |
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