InPatient Medical Social Worker, per diem

Requirements

• Master's in Social Work (required)
• LICSW active in State of Massachusetts (required)
• Minimum of three years as a practicing social worker in a health care or social service setting require (may include some time in an equivalent Master's level internship setting)
• We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve - apply today - YOU belong at Baystate!
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• Melanie.Bischoff@Baystatehealth.org
• Job Description:
• Job Requirements:
• Provides a comprehensive age-specific, psychosocial assessment of patients, including social, psychological, cultural, environmental and financial information, and utilizes this information to develop a psychosocial treatment plan. Incorporates cultural and spiritual variables into the assessment. Assesses risk of abuse/neglect for children, disabled adults and/or elders as appropriate. Files reports with appropriate agencies as needed.
• Provides counseling services to patients and families. Utilizes diverse counseling techniques to help patients and their families deal with their medical situations more effectively. Remains current in social work practice trends. Demonstrates strong social work skills.
• Participates as part of the care management team using discharge planning knowledge and skills to ensure that appropriate post-hospital care plans are developed and implemented in a timely manner. Coordinates and documents transition of care plan toward the desired outcome, making recommendations and revision to the plan as indicated. Proactively evaluates the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient and family, insuring appropriate transition of care. Make referrals as needed social service/community agencies or programs. Communicates and involves the health care team, patient and family throughout the performance of this process.
• 4)Works with hospital attorneys regarding legal issues such as guardianship or commitment of those wi

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Additional Information

Inpatient Medical Social Worker Resume required with application SCHEDULE: Per Diem hours Day shift hours Minimum 2 weekdays plus 1 weekend per month LOCATION: Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield, MA THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE PER DIEM Excellent Compensation Earned Time off Continuing education support 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service 529 College Savings Plan Free money coach advice from a certified professional Pet, home, auto and personal insurance Wellbeing programs that include. but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

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