Social Worker-MSW LSW

Job description

Position Title: Social Worker – MSW, LSW Location: Methodist Hospital Schedule: Full-Time, Night Shift Position Overview: The Social Worker provides face-to-face engagement with patients and families, facilitating safe and timely care through collaboration with the healthcare team. This role involves comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counseling, discharge planning, and acting as a liaison with protective services and community agencies. The Social Worker also manages complex cases involving abuse, neglect, guardianship, and end-of-life care, utilizing crisis intervention and de-escalation skills to ensure safety and optimal patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Meet with patients and families face-to-face to assess psychosocial needs and support systems. Communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe, efficient, and resource-informed care delivery. Interpret and communicate complex patient and family needs, modeling caring and professional practices. Conduct psychosocial risk assessments, including evaluation of prior functioning, support systems, reactions to illness, and coping strategies. Counsel patients and families on emotional, social,...