LMSW- Licensed Social Worker; LJ

Job Description
Provides case and group work services to patients and/or their families during the patient’s hospital stay. Ensures continuity of medical care by referral to appropriate follow‑up services.

• Provides direct service to patients and their families using a variety of social work modalities to help clients maximize their functioning.
• Travels to patient homes, community resources, and community meetings as required.
• Advocates on behalf of the client to ensure maximum access to health care.
• Maintains appropriate professional patient care documentation as defined by hospital policies and procedures.
• Functions in a consultative and educative capacity with all pertinent individuals or agencies that impact patients.
• Prepares materials for supervisory conferences.
• May direct the activities of paraprofessional staff, social work interns, and volunteers.
• May participate in appropriate research, staff development programs, and community liaison activities.
• Performs related duties as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• LMSW required within one (1) year of employment.
• Experience as required/preferred by position is indicated on MSW generic posting form.
• Required pre‑masters experience:
  • 6 months with adult population.
  • 6 months in alcoholism setting.
  • 6 months in psychiatric setting.
  • 6 months with substance abuse.
• Preferred experience in discharge planning, group work, individual, outpatient, and related services.
• Current driver’s license and/or own transportation available to maintain caseload, schedule, and travel to clients’ homes, if required by site.
• Ability to work:
  • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Additional salary detail:
  The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. Several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).