Lead Social Worker, Social Worker

The Social Worker is responsible for delivering social services, including psychosocial evaluation and treatment, advocacy, teaching, referrals to community services, and assistance, as needed, with discharge planning. Interviews patients, makes social assessments, and interacts with families, significant others, physicians, and staff, to obtain information that will assist with patient’s ability to understand his or her medical condition(s). Makes recommendations for additional services upon discharge. Ensures documentation in the medical record is clear and complete.

Minimum Education, Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) or related degree in human services required. Master’s Degree in Social Work or related degree in human services preferred.