Social Worker
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Olney
Posted on: February 2, 2025
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a Social Worker MSW (Master of Social
Work) to join our team! - -The Social Worker functions as part of
the interdisciplinary health care team and serves as a patient
liaison between the hospital and the community. The Social Worker
practices from a psychosocial perspective and has a key role in
facilitating a smooth and timely transition between acute hospital
care and post hospital services -Join one of the largest healthcare
systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized
as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and
learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move! -
-Primary Duties: -Provides social work and discharge planning
services including assessment, planning, and intervention.
Identifies patients requiring social work intervention through
established case finding mechanisms. Performs biopsychosocial
assessments with patient and/or family involvement according to
departmental policy and procedures. Develops effective working
relationships with patients and/or family. Develops discharge plans
responsive to patient/family concerns. Incorporates knowledge of
biopsychosocial factors related to the ages of the patients served
into the treatment plan. Counsels' patients and families regarding
issues of emotional adjustment to the illness, disability,
hospitalization, and/or discharge plan. Communicates effectively
with health care team members and community providers regarding
patient status, progress, and discharge planning needs. -
-Coordinates activities with hospital staff and referral agencies
to facilitate patient care and departmental goals. Takes initiative
and provides leadership in developing discharge care plans which
align with patient care demands. Collaborates with members of
interdisciplinary team, especially regarding issues of patient
flow. Develops effective working relationships with health care
team members based on an awareness of their roles. Assists health
care team members in meeting interdisciplinary patient goals by
engaging them in efforts toward problem-solving when appropriate.
Coordinates communications between hospital system and community
agencies regarding patients' post discharge needs. -Complies with
departmental standards regarding attendance, documentation,
continuous quality improvement, and statistical requirements,
adherence to departmental policies and the NASW (National
Association of Social Workers) Code of Ethics. Documents Social
Work assessment, plans, intervention, and outcome in the medical
record in a clear, concise manner to afford communication with the
medical team. Completes and submits accurate and legible required
statistical reports and other departmental information requested on
a timely basis according to department guidelines. Continuously
updates and incorporates information regarding preferred providers
and case management organizations and insurance companies into the
transition planning process. - -Supports and assists colleagues
with workload. Identifies and reports opportunities to improve and
barriers to department and hospital effectiveness. Engages with
manager and/or peers in posing potential solutions to problems and
participates in quality improvement projects and activities.
Assists with orientation and training of new staff. Provides
educational experiences by supervising social work students; making
formal presentations within the department to social work staff and
students; making formal presentation to other hospital personnel;
serving as a consultant to peers and to other disciplines; and/or
making formal presentations to community groups in accordance with
individual departmental guidelines. -Maintains current knowledge,
certification, and licensure. Identifies learning needs in self and
initiates actions to address these education needs. Attends
continuing education programs to maintain certification. Attends
hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department.
Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure
within allotted time for completion. Works effectively within and
between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and
committees, communicating unit knowledge. Demonstrates a
constructive approach during all interactions with staff,
supervisors, and managers. - -Qualifications: - -Bachelor's degree
in social work with experience. - -1-2 years' experience. -Maryland
licensure as Social Worker. -Master's degree in social work
preferred. - -
This position has a hiring range of $29.15 - $48.99
Keywords: MEDSTAR HEALTH, Olney , Social Worker, Healthcare , Olney, Maryland
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