Senior Social Worker

Statement of Purpose :

The Senior Social Worker plays a critical role in providing advanced social work services to patients and their families in ambulatory clinics. The position involves conducting psychosocial assessments and treatments, developing care plans, coordinating discharge planning, outreach, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care. The senior social worker will work with the care managers in the medical practices and the nursing teams in the specialty services. As well as provide consultation to the health care providers regarding patients’ care needs and community resources. The Senior Social Worker will provide guidance and mentorship to junior social workers and assists in program development and policy implementation.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific Responsibilities

Administrative

• Responsible for the clinical supervision of the social work staff in the assigned clinical areas
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and hospital committees.
• Carries out administrative, teaching and consultation responsibilities associated with social work and ambulatory programs.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and risk management activities.
• Participates in social work consultation about his / her work in accordance with plan development with supervisor and practice clinical providers.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of social work practices and the policies of community agencies through workshops, symposia, and social work literature. Meet with members of the community agencies to share information, procedures and techniques.

Clinical

Leadership & Mentorship

DEMONSTRATED BEHAVIORS

EDUCATION : Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited institution required.

EXPERIENCE : Licensure as master Social Worker (LMSW). Minimum of three years hospital based social work experience. Two years’ professional work practice beyond master’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in crisis intervention, discharge planning, and care coordination. Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

CONTACTS : Excellent communication and team skills including the ability to form strong collaborative interdisciplinary partnership across care settings. Sound computer knowledge and skills including and aptitude for using health information technology to guide care management activities and functions. Ability to work independently and met deadlines. Creativity and strong organizational skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Sitting, standing, walking, extensive phone and keyboard usage.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Normal Office

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