Social Worker

Job Summary

The Social Worker provides therapeutic interventions and social work services to patients and families to enhance comprehensive, integrated, and uninterrupted care throughout the hospital experience and ensure continuity of care in the community. The Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments, coordinates care planning, and supports patients through adjustment to illness and major life transitions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Psychosocial Assessment & Intervention

• Conducts psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify needs related to medical conditions, social determinants of health, and overall functioning.
• Interviews patients, families, and significant others to determine the need for social work services and develop appropriate treatment goals.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds, providing psychosocial context and input into patient care planning.
• Serves as a resource and advocate for patients and families during discussions on Advance Care Planning.
• Provides preventive, protective, and supportive services to patients facing situations detrimental to their well-being.

Patient & Family Support

Discharge Planning & Care Coordination

Documentation & Compliance

Program Evaluation & Improvement

Required Skills & Competencies

Physical Demands

This position requires full range body motion including handling and lifting, standing, walking, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Normal visual acuity and hearing are necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education & Experience Requirements

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.