Social Worker LCSW

Job : 38954

Job Category: Social Services

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Days

Department: Senior Care

Facility: MBMC Central MS

Location: Jackson, MS

• Perform a comprehensive psychosocial assessment when triggered to identify the patient's health goals and coordinate services with the RN Case Manager for an effective transition plan.
• Meet directly with patient/family on an ongoing basis as identified.
• Identify the need for patient/family regarding Social / Psychosocial issues that need to be addressed.
• Build on the discharge planning assessment in developing, coordinating, implementing and revising a care plan to ensure good transition management and continuity of care (LOS, discharge delays), cost reduction and patient self-management (patient activation).
• Collaborate with the physician and all members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate care and assist in meeting discharge goals.
• Complete assigned goals.
• Provide supportive counseling to individuals, families, and groups to address identified concerns and enhance understanding of coping with and adjustment to illness/hospitalization.

Minimum

Required:

2 years experience in a healthcare setting.

Minimum

Required:

Masters degree in social work.

Minimum

Required:

2 years clinical experience as a social worker in medical/clinical setting.

Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. Ability to identify and coordinate appropriate resources in the community. Ability to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Computer skills.