Social Worker - Social Worker

Social Worker II

Under general supervision, provide social services to patients and their families. Responsible for conducting discharge planning evaluations of patients and/or family members to gather needed information. Make psychosocial assessments and relate findings to necessary staff. Counsel patients and other persons regarding diseases, treatments, social or financial situations, emotional stress, and other problems. Conduct high social risk case findings and provide crisis counseling to patients and families regarding issues such as child abuse or neglect, physical abuse, etc.

Document crisis counseling sessions. Provide crisis intervention services for patients and families. Act as a liaison between patients, families, and hospital staff. Utilize available information to evaluate the effectiveness of services provided in producing desired outcomes and make necessary adjustments in patient care. Assist in discharge planning and referrals to the community for ongoing services. Help patients and families with post-hospital placement or transfer to post-acute care facilities.

Assist patients and families with adverse reactions or difficult adjustments to illness, treatment, or changes in functional status. Utilize specialized interviewing and communication skills with children. Act as a patient advocate for issues related to informed decision-making, end-of-life care, realistic goal setting, and appropriate resolution of ethical dilemmas. May prepare statistics concerning referrals, extended stay, and other relevant elements. May supervise students or newly hired employees.

Perform other duties as assigned.