Msw Social Worker

Job Summary:

The Social Services - MSW role requires a licensed Master of Social Work professional with at least 2 years of acute medical social work experience, including discharge planning. The position involves providing comprehensive social work services in an acute care hospital setting, supporting patient needs through assessment, planning, and coordination of care. Strong communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and patients are essential. This role includes occasional weekend work and adherence to hospital return-to-office policies.

• Conduct comprehensive social work assessments for acute medical patients.
• Perform discharge planning to ensure smooth patient transitions from hospital to home or other care facilities.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, patients, and families to develop and implement care plans.
• Provide counseling and support to patients and families facing medical and psychosocial challenges.
• Document patient interactions, care plans, and discharge plans accurately and timely.
• Facilitate referrals to community resources and support services as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) with active licensure.
• Minimum of 2 years acute medical social work experience including discharge planning.
• Strong assessment, counseling, and discharge planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and acute care environment.

• Experience working in acute care hospital settings.
• Familiarity with community resources and social service agencies.
• Comfortable working in both business attire and scrubs as required.

• Floating between units is not expected.
• Typically required to work one full weekend every four weeks, subject to departmental need.
• Return-to-office restrictions limit hospital presence to no more than 7 consecutive days.

• Standard day shifts with weekend rotation approximately one weekend per four weeks.
• Shift assignments based on department needs and hospital policies.