Job Description Summary
The Social Worker (MSW) I reports to the CaseEntity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC004184 CHS - Social Work ProgramPay Rate Type
Hourly, SalaryPay Grade
Health-26Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
The Social Worker (MSW) I reports to the Case Management/Social Work Supervisor. Under guidance of supervisor, the Social Worker I (MSW) assists with coordination of the discharge process to ensure a successful transition in collaboration with the health care team to achieve targeted patient outcomes. This role completes an assessment on the patient and caregivers throughout the hospitalization and outpatient follow-up as needed. This position identifies risk factors that the patient may experience after discharge and applies discharge interventions to lower the patient risk of an undesirable event post discharge. The Social Worker (MSW) bridges the discharge to outpatient provider with the patient and caregiver to address issues and questions. Interviews patients and relatives to obtain social history relevant to medical problems and planning. Assists patients with environmental difficulties that interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Serves as liaison between medical and nursing staffs, patients, relatives and appropriate outside agencies. Interprets and assists in resolving social problems that relate to medical condition and/or hospitalization.
Additional Job Description
Masters in Social Work is required.
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