Senior Social Worker Medicine TuesSat LCSW required

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Social Worker - Medicine. In this role, the successful candidate Under the Supervision of a Social Work Supervisor or Director, provides psychosocial assessment and counseling services, including discharge planning to patients as assigned by the Department of Social Work at a level of independence requiring minimal supervision.

Job Responsibilities: Participates in teaching psychosocial issues related to health and illness, community resources and social work services. Demonstrates knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporates them into performance of duties. Provides timely and effective psychosocial assessment and evaluations as required. Uses clinical knowledge of psychosocial dynamics and interviewing techniques to gather social history, define problems and develop a relevant treatment plan. Partnering with Care Manager to ensure effective throughput. Coordinates interdisciplinary information and recommendations into social work treatment plan and promotes timely post-hospital/ discharge planning in the interest of patients/families. Mobilizes community agencies and other support networks in the interest of patients/families. Documents all social work activities in a timely manner according to departmental protocols. Performs clinical duties in an independent manner, with appropriate use of supervision. Assists in ensuring that patients receive services in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures through review of medical records. Is competent to care for patients of all age groups. Regularly participates in individual/group supervision.