Description

Position: Licensed Medical Social Worker

Reports To: Practice Manager

Schedule: Hourly- PRN

Position Location/Department: Hospital Wide

Job Summary: The Medical Social Worker will coordinate and provide social services for patients of all ages. The services will be provided in accordance with the mission, standards, policies, and procedures of Sheridan Community Hospital and as ordered by the physician.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains the social service program, drafting supporting policies, procedures, and guidelines for the program. Develops and maintains a thorough knowledge of referral resources throughout the service area.
• Communicates with physicians to report patient progress, needs, concerns, and potential and actual problems. Maintains accurate and timely records including clinical and progress notes according to department policy.
• Works closely with members of the health care team in the development of the plan of treatment, including discharge plans, based on the psychosocial assessment and accepted social work interventions.
• Develops working relationship with leaders in community resource groups, representing the agency at meetings and on various committees that address the social needs of patients such as Council on Aging, Developmental Services, etc.
• Acts as resource person for other members of the health care team, providing in-service education and consultation in understanding the social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Maintains knowledge of the field including Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party reimbursement sources.
• Participates in planning and implementing quality improvement activities.
• Provides positive customer relations in dealing with patients, families, physicians, fellow department employees, other hospital departments, referral resources, service agencies, and others.
• Adheres to department/hospital policies.
• Provide therapy and run therapy groups as scheduled
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Other Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social work.
• Certified Advanced Addiction Disorder Counselor (CAADC) or development plan started within six months of hire. The LMSW will secure their own Certified Clinical Supervision (CCS)
• Certified Clinical Supervisor preferred
• At least one year of social work experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Experience with substance abuse disorders preferred
• Physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities sufficient to perform essential functions.
• Good interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and standing, bending and moving.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• May be exposed to patients with infectious diseases.

Sheridan Community Hospital upholds the guidelines of CMS Mandate; COVID19 Vaccination Documentation is a requirement of this position. You will be required to submit proof of vaccination or submit Medical or Religious Exemption Application for review. You must receive approved status by the Human Resource & Employee Health departments in order to obtain employment at Sheridan Community Hospital.