Licensed Medical Social Worker FT Days

Licensed Social Worker Full Time Days Position Summary:

Provides an integrated continuum of care for patients from preadmission to post-discharge. Screens for discharge planning needs and initiates a plan for community resources and/or placement in appropriate post-discharge facility. Serves on committees as requested.

Responsibilities

This individual’s responsibility will include the following activities: a) complex psycho-social transition planning assessment and reassessment and intervention, b) assistance with adoptions, abuse and neglect cases, including assessment, intervention and referral as appropriate to local, state and /or federal agencies, c) care coordination, d) implementation or oversight of implementation of the transition plan, e) leading and/or facilitating multi-disciplinary patient care conferences including Complex Case Review, f) making appropriate referrals to other departments, g ) communicating with patients and families about the plan of care, h) collaborating with physicians, office staff and ancillary departments, I) assuring patient education is completed to support post-acute needs , j) timely complete and concise documentation in Case Management system, k ) maintenance of accurate patient demographic and insurance information, l) and other duties as assigned.