What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL WORKER -INPATIENT PSYCH - NORTHWEST HOSPITAL position at NORTHWEST HOSPITAL in Randallstown, MD - LifeBridge Health?
Summary
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JOB SUMMARY -
SCHEDULE: The hours for this position are Monday - Friday from 10 am - 2 pm
Acts a coordinator of psychosocial assessment and discharge planning for the patients/clients receiving inpatient psychiatric services at Hospital, providing leadership and psychosocial support necessary to address the individual's needs. Acting as resource to patient/client, utilizes knowledge of community and health care resources to assist in addressing identified needs at any point of the continuum, re-admission to post-discharge. Using timeliness and appropriateness of intervention, facilitates quality resource utilization i.e., length of stay and level of care.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Seasoned professional knowledge, equivalent to a Master's degree
- Graduate of a Master's degree program in social work, counseling, or other appropriate degree.
- Previous social work experience required
- Maryland Social Work licensure required - LMSW required, but LCSW-C preferred. LGPC/LCPC license will also be considered.
Additional Information
As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.
