Social Worker - Social Work - Full Time

Position Summary

Responsible for assessing and providing psycho-social needs of patients to enhance their optimal level of health and/or recovery. Provide interventions for various populations and serve as a resource for the patient and health care team to assist in establishing treatment goals and provide support/intervention in crisis situations.

Experience

Minimum of two years post graduate experience as social worker preferred.

Education

Graduate of a master's degree program in Social Work.

Licenses

• License in Social Work required.

Essential Functions

• Provides psycho-social support to patients and families

• Coordinates care, transportation, and other services with patient and family.

• Continuously assesses psycho-social needs of the patient and family throughout care.

• Assesses the social and emotional needs related to the patient's illness, need for care, response to treatment, and adjustment to care being provided

• Develops meaningful relationship with patient and families that fosters dialogue and trust.

• Assesses patients' medical and nursing requirements, home situation, financial resources, and community needs.

• Helps provide community and Guthrie resources available to patients in need.

• Collaborates with other health care disciplines to ensure quality care is provided.

• Research available funding for patients who qualify for assistance.

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned.

Rev: 11-09-2023

Pay raneg min $26.27/hr max $41.61/hr