Hospital social worker Jobs in Elk Grove, CA

Job description :

Looking for MSW's that want to join our high-performing Team!

Medical Social Worker (MSW) Responsibilities :

• Responsible for assessing the psychosocial status, establishing, monitoring and delivering care as it relates to meeting the psychosocial needs of the patient / client, as directed by the physician’s plan of plan of care.
• Responsible for reporting on the condition of patient / client to the appropriate supervisor and other staff members.
• Responsible for assisting the physician and other health care team members in assessing and understanding the significant social and emotional needs related to the health problems of the patient / client.
• Responsible for the provision of social work services including short-term individual counseling, community resource planning and crises intervention.
• Responsible for developing the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other team members.
• Responsible for performing an assessment which requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgment and skill based upon principles of psychological, biological, physical and social sciences.
• Provision of assistance to other team members in understanding the social, ethical and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Responsible for utilizing and providing patient / family with appropriate community resources as needed.
• Advises and consults with the family and / or other caregivers to promote patient progress.
• Actively effectively communicates with other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team providing care in order to promote coordination of patient care and planning for discharge.

Medical Social Worker (MSW) Coverage Area :

Advantages of this Opportunity :

Interim HealthCare® is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding advance directives.

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