What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - MSW position at NemoursCareerSite?
The Social Worker – MSW will play a pivotal role in addressing patients’ psychosocial needs within our healthcare setting. The responsibilities encompass assessment, intervention, coordination, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Here are the key aspects of your role:
Complex Assessment and Goal Setting:
Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients and their families’ biopsychosocial situations.
Establish clear goals and periodically re-assess the patient/family situation.
Document thorough psychosocial assessments and histories for patients and families.
Crisis Intervention Services:
Provide timely crisis intervention services, including cases involving domestic violence, psychiatric emergencies, child abuse, and family disputes.
Referral Triage and Treatment:
Assess patient mental health needs and refer for counseling and psychiatry as needed (both internally and to external community providers)
Comprehensive Care Management:
Perform admission screenings and psychosocial assessments.
Offer case management, medical crisis counseling, patient/family education, advocacy, residential placement, community referral facilitation, crisis intervention, and mental health evaluation.
Child Abuse Investigations and Domestic Violence Management:
Assist with the assessment and coordination of child abuse investigations within the hospital.
In collaboration with the medical team, manage domestic violence situations.
Professional Development:
Continuously update your education and skill level in the field.
Attend in-service presentations and continuing education programs to maintain and enhance your knowledge base.
Hospital Discharge Planning:
Asses social barriers to discharge, work collaboratively with case management, participate in rounds, and escalate complex cases to avoid discharge delays.
On-Call Responsiveness:
If on-call, promptly respond to events and service requests within 5 minutes of receiving a phone call.
Remain within a 30-minute drive of the hospital.
Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee’s supervisor.
Masters degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is required.
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