MED SOCIAL WORKER-MSW-SUPP

 

Status: PRN / Support

Facility: Atrium Medical Center

 

 

The medical social worker provides direct social work intervention, transition planning and counseling to patients and their families. The medical social worker assesses the patient’s social, emotional, financial, cultural and family situation and interprets this information to the physician, nursing staff and other care team members to facilitate appropriate transition planning. The medical social worker assists patients and families in making appropriate linkages to community resources and provided consultation to those seeking input and guidance in efforts to resolve patient concerns. Transition planning and social work services are provided to inpatient and outpatient populations of the hospital.

 

 

Minimum Level of Education Required: Master's degree

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3  years of job-related experience

Preferred experience: Previous hospital or community social work experience required.  Knowledge of community agencies preferred