Licensed Social Worker
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Social Work
Community Health, Patient/Health Advocate, Mental Health, Clinical Social Worker
Job Summary And Responsibilities
As our Social Worker you will proactively assess, develop, and implement comprehensive plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary team. Every day you will complete psychosocial assessments, interview patients, relatives, friends or significant others to obtain information about the patient’s personal, social and emotional history. To be successful in this role, you must provide therapeutic care to patients to assist them in accomplishing treatment goals using interventions and techniques that are appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient.
- Developmentally Appropriate & Holistic Care:
Deliver patient-centered care by assessing the unique needs of diverse populations—including those with physical, mental, or chronic illnesses—and facilitating safe, continuous transitions from admission through discharge - Complex Social Needs & Crisis Intervention:
Identify and manage social determinants of health (e.g., housing, food, transportation) and handle sensitive escalations, such as abuse, neglect, substance use, and psychiatric crises, through timely screening and referrals - Advocacy, Education, & Patient Support:
Provide ongoing support and education to patients, families, and the healthcare team regarding health management, community resources, and the navigation of social services - Interdisciplinary Care Coordination:
Lead and participate in patient/family care conferences to ensure seamless communication, identify appropriate decision-makers, and coordinate care plans across the clinical team - Resource Management & Community Networking:
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources and insurance programs (Medicare/Medicaid/SSI), building partnerships to support life-care planning and effective transitions to post-acute or hospice care - Regulatory Compliance & Documentation:
Ensure thorough, timely documentation and adhere to all federal, state, and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission) to optimize patient outcomes, reduce readmissions, and meet organizational financial goals
As our Social Worker you will proactively assess, develop, and implement comprehensive plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary team. Every day you will complete psychosocial assessments, interview patients, relatives, friends or significant others to obtain information about the patient’s personal, social and emotional history. To be successful in this role, you must provide therapeutic care to patients to assist them in accomplishing treatment goals using interventions and techniques that are appropriate to the age and developmental level of the patient.
- Developmentally Appropriate & Holistic Care:
Deliver patient-centered care by assessing the unique needs of diverse populations—including those with physical, mental, or chronic illnesses—and facilitating safe, continuous transitions from admission through discharge - Complex Social Needs & Crisis Intervention:
Identify and manage social determinants of health (e.g., housing, food, transportation) and handle sensitive escalations, such as abuse, neglect, substance use, and psychiatric crises, through timely screening and referrals - Advocacy, Education, & Patient Support:
Provide ongoing support and education to patients, families, and the healthcare team regarding health management, community resources, and the navigation of social services - Interdisciplinary Care Coordination:
Lead and participate in patient/family care conferences to ensure seamless communication, identify appropriate decision-makers, and coordinate care plans across the clinical team - Resource Management & Community Networking:
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