PRN Social Worker MSW

Job Summary

The Social Worker – MSW provides clinical social work services to patients and
families to support optimal functioning, adjustment, and decision-making
throughout the healthcare continuum. This role performs psychosocial
assessments, offers counseling and emotional support, assists with care
coordination and discharge planning, and connects patients to community and
financial resources. The Social Worker collaborates with interdisciplinary teams
to address barriers to care and contribute to safe, efficient transitions.

Essential Functions

* Conducts age-appropriate psychosocial assessments for neonatal, pediatric,
adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to evaluate emotional, social, and
financial needs.
* Provides counseling, support, and resource education to help patients and
families cope with illness, injury, disability, loss, or life transitions.
* Participates in interdisciplinary discharge planning by identifying
psychosocial barriers, coordinating post-acute care services, and assisting
with transitions to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or home care.
* Facilitates referrals to internal and external services, including mental
health providers, social service agencies, support groups, and financial
assistance programs.
* Manages high-risk referrals and complex psychosocial cases, including new
diagnoses, suspected abuse or neglect, adoption planning, behavioral health
needs, and end-of-life care.
* Provides crisis intervention and support for patients and families
experiencing acute emotional distress, grief, or trauma.
* Collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other disciplines to
support care planning, continuity of care, and safe discharge.
* Participates in quality improvement efforts, including readmission reduction
initiatives and psychosocial outcomes tracking.
* Maintains timely and accurate documentation in the medical record according
to regulatory and organizational standards.
* Serves as a resource for peers and may assist in mentoring or guiding other
social workers.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
* Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

* Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council
on Social Work Education (CSWE) required
* 2-4 years of clinical social work experience in a healthcare setting
preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Knowledge of social work principles, case management practices, and
psychosocial assessment methods.
* Strong clinical judgment and counseling skills to support patients and
families in complex and emotionally charged situations.
* Familiarity with healthcare systems, post-acute services, and community-based
resources.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation in
electronic medical records.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary
environment.
* Demonstrates empathy, cultural competence, and sensitivity to diverse
populations.
* Ability to prioritize tasks, manage a caseload, and adapt to changing patient
needs.

Licenses and Certifications
* LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure required
* BCLS - Basic Life Support required