Medical Social Worker I
Medical Social Worker I
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Job Description
Overview
Medical Social Worker Continuum of Care
PRN/OCC Variable Hours Day Shift
LeConte Medical Center Overview:
LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health our regions topperforming healthcare network and is a 79bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. Were a fullservice notforprofit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services including toptier specialists a modern ER and a beautiful Womens Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at
Position Summary:
Provides professional social work services to designated patient population and provides counseling and discharge planning as well as other social work services to patients and families on the assigned units. The general practice of social work in a hospital setting includes interviewing assessment planning intervention evaluation case management mediation supportive counseling information and referral problem solving client education and advocacy.
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Responsibilities
- Assists patients/family/significant other with physical emotional and social concerns that arise during the hospital stay.
- Provides discharge planning services to patients needing this service on assigned units.
- Completes required documentation prerequisites for placement/authorizations prior to discharge.
- Completes initial assessment and continued documentation to obtain pertinent background/social/ financial data. Documents social determinants of health as indicated in medical record.
- Connects patients/family/significant other with community resources to aid in their treatment and recovery.
- Acts as facility liaison with adult and children protective services as indicated.
- Cooperates with hospital staff and physicians and keeps them informed of progress with patients via verbal communication and chart documentation in medical record.
- Exhibits the skills of empathy communication organization critical thinking active listening and patience.
- Follows policies procedures and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelors degree (BSW) from accredited social work program OR Masters degree (MSW) from accredited social work program.
Minimum Experience:
None
Licensure Requirement:
None
Employment Type
Unclear
