Medical Social Worker (MSW) North County

• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work;
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs;
• Participates in discharge planning;
• Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies;
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems;
• Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies;
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care;
• Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required;
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel;
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings;
• Participates in in-service education programs;
• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse;
• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Director of Patient Care Services or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor;
• Establish accountability for data-driven quality care, service and financial outcomes related to patient transitions of care;
• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Supervisor.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person