Social Worker II

Job description

Social Worker II 260000WW Description The Social Worker II fosters positive and professional interpersonal relationships with patients/families, physicians, hospital staff, community agency representatives and visitors, provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment for identified patients and based on findings, facilitates interventions. Effectively uses interpersonal communication skills to resolve conflicts and promote a healing environment. Demonstrates leadership and advanced clinical practice by mentoring junior staff, educating social work students and staff, medical/nursing providers on a range of topics that impact patient and family coping, communication, family dynamics, de-escalation and staff coping. Specifically,the schedule is 10pm-8:30 am Mon-Thurs This is full time overnight position covering the Emergency Department and inpatient units. The social worker provides support to families, patients and staff. The social worker responds to codes, medical alerts, parent escalation, problem solves barriers to discharge with the team and family. Experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Strong crisis intervention skills required. Qualifications: Minimum Education Master...