What are the responsibilities and job description for the INPATIENT SOCIAL WORKER - LMSW position at LifeBridge Health?
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:
- Master's in Social Work Required. 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.