SOCIAL WORKER II FT Day Bethesda North

Job Overview

Assess the psychosocial needs of the patient and family to develop, communicate, and implement an effective and comprehensive plan for psychosocial interventions and complex discharges, included but not limited to readmissions in the high risk population. Is a resource regarding social systems, institutions, and behavioral and relationship patterns. Can skillfully apply the appropriate interventions to meet the needs of the patient and family. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective, efficient, appropriate care in order to optimize the health status and assure a smooth transition between levels of care for patients served. Provides education and expertise to promote the practice and profession of social work within the hospital. Serves on specialty areas within the hospital that require a MSW for regulatory or grant funding requirements.

Job Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Science or Social Work will accept BSW at appropriate pay level.

BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)

Licensed Social Worker in Ohio

Computer literate. Grief and bereavement counseling, alcohol and drug intervention, and support for victims of abuse, neglect, and violence. Payer rules for reimbursement and community resources for underserved.

Prefer 1 year Clinical Healthcare, Community Social Work, new grads considered!

Other Related Information

Working Conditions

Climbing - Occasionally

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely

Lifting <50 Lbs - Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Frequently

Sitting - Frequently

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Occasionally

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently