JOB SUMMARY: The Inpatient Social Worker, in collaboration with the clinical team and medical provider, provides patient and family advocacy, discharge planning coordination, and psychosocial intervention for the high-risk inpatient. The Social Worker strives to promote patient and family wellness, improved care outcomes, and access to appropriate hospital and community resources among a patient population with complex health needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Seasoned professional knowledge; equivalent to a Master's degree; knowledge in more than one discipline.
• Master's in Social Work Required.
• 2 years of hospital social work experience and discharge planning is required, including post-graduate internship placement and/or related experiences. For candidates currently employed by LifeBridge as a Social Worker, this requirement will be lifted.
• LMSW required; LCSW/LCSW-C preferred.
• MD Social Work License per level of education.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow verbal instructions, as well as the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.