What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - BMS at Yard 56 position at BALTIMORE MEDICAL SYSTEM, INC?
As a part of an interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker coordinates social services to assist patients and their families in maintaining or improving their physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. Provides direct social work assessments, problem identification, goal setting, and implementation of care plans. He/she collaborates with all disciplines to optimize patient outcomes; scope of services may include but is not limited to developing action plans to mitigate psycho-social barriers to discharge; patient/family engagement and education; employing interventions (crisis intervention, grief counseling, suspected abuse reporting) to address immediate needs.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Baltimore Medical System Core Values, policies/procedures, and applicable civil laws. Is accountable for efficiently using resources and supporting the BMS mission.
