Social Worker (MSW)

Requirements

1. Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
2. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
3. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
4. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
5. Provides information, referral services, and application assistance for community organizations and resources (Medi-Cal, IHSS etc) for patients and families/caregivers. Provides information and links patients or families/caregivers with community agencies
6. Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
7. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
8. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
9. Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
10. Assists physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
11. Participates in discharge planning.
12. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Supervisor.