Reporting to the Director of Social Services, this position provides social case work services to patients and their families when social and emotional problems interfere with "patients receiving maximum benefits," from their medical care.
Crisis intervention and counseling are provided when emotional reaction to trauma and sudden loss inhibit family and significant others from successfully participating in appropriate decision-making on behalf of the patient and family.
The social worker interprets patient’s social and emotional problems to the attending physician and other professional personnel engaging in serving patients, and plans jointly with them so that social work services will be an integrated part of patient care.
Related duties include abuse reporting, resource referrals, statistics, conferences, in-services, and consultation.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work required.
- LCSW preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years professional experience in a medical setting is preferred.
- Current CPR Certification required.
Relevant Experience :
1-3 Years
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