Medical Social Worker

Medical Social Worker, Inpatient- Advocate Healthcare

Position Requirements:
Master's degree of Social Work from an accredited school

LSW or LCSW in IL (within one year of hire)

Has demonstrated time management, organization and documentation skills
Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology, developmental stages and psychosocial treatment
Demonstrated solid communication skills and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team Ability to handle crisis situations.
Weekend, holiday and evening coverage as per site requirements.
Resiliency and flexibility to effectively work within a constantly changing healthcare environment.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
Fast paced work environment with established time constraints
Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work within short timeframes.
May be exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases.
Knowledge of universal precautions
Is customer and service focused.

Purpose:
To provide professional discharge planning services through assessments, and coordination of post hospital care needs to patients and their families. Provides resources and choices to families to effectively link them to the needed level of emotional, medical and spiritual care.

This role will receive referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from interdisciplinary team members (including physicians, Care Managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team). Participates as an active member of multidisciplinary team.