Hospital Campus Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

OMC is looking for a Hospital Campus Social Worker to play a crucial role in supporting patients across the hospital, Emergency Department (ED), and outpatient settings. This position involves assessing the psychosocial needs of patients and their families, providing counseling, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and connecting individuals with appropriate community resources. The social worker collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care, addressing both emotional and practical needs while enhancing the overall patient experience. This role is integral in ensuring that patients receive the necessary support during their care journey, from the ED through to outpatient follow-ups.

Typical Schedule : Daytime hours

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Patient Assessment and Care Planning :

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients to identify emotional, mental health, and social needs.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, addressing both immediate and long-term patient needs.

Crisis Intervention and Support :

Discharge Planning :

Advocacy and Resource Navigation :

Collaboration and Team Support :

Education and Counseling :

Documentation and Compliance :

Community Engagement and Outreach :

Continuous Professional Development :

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

Physical Requirements :

Mobility :

Lifting and Carrying :

Handling Stressful Situations :

Qualifications :