Healthcare Social Worker Jobs in the United States

License/Certification/Registration: Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) with Supervision, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) certified by Board of Analyst certification Board BACB. License/Certification/Registration: Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) certified by Board of Analyst certification Board BACB.

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputed hospital in Helena, MT and we’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join an interdisciplinary hospice team and provide exceptional emotional, psychosocial, and community-based support to patients facing chronic or terminal illness. In this role, you’ll work alongside physicians, nurses, (physical, occupational & speech) therapists, chaplains, and volunteers to help patients and families navigate the hospice journey with dignity, comfort, and compassion.

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DUTIES:

• Maintaining and/or improving resident’s ability to control everyday physical needs and mental/psychosocial needs.

Supports the Fresenius Kidney Care (FKC) commitment to the Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and quality of life and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FKC Quality Goals. Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility including in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable) utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice.

Supports the Fresenius Kidney Care (FKC) commitment to the Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and quality of life and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FKC Quality Goals. Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility including in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable) utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice.

The Social Worker will interview the patient to identify root causes or concerns for the discharge request, (i.e. transfer to hospice, relocation, dissatisfaction with services or staff) and share causes/concerns with operational leadership, Insurance and Financial AssistanceCollaborates and functions as a liaison for patient with Insurance Coordinators to address issues related to insurance. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and quality of life and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Goals.

The Social Worker will interview the patient to identify root causes or concerns for the discharge request, (i.e. transfer to hospice, relocation, dissatisfaction with services or staff) and share causes/concerns with operational leadership, Insurance and Financial AssistanceCollaborates and functions as a liaison for patient with Insurance Coordinators to address issues related to insurance. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and quality of life and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Goals.

Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and quality of life and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Goals. Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility including in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable) utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice.

The Trauma Support Program is a collaborative care intervention steeped in strong, therapeutic relationships, aimed at reducing disorders such as: PTSD, depression, and alcohol abuse through case management, motivational interviewing targeting substance use, psychotherapy for PTSD and depression, and pharmacotherapy as needed. The Trauma Support Specialist will collaborate with healthcare team members across the continuum of care including the patient's medical team during their hospital stay, and a community health worker, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and community partners in the outpatient setting.

This role requires advanced clinical expertise, including the ability to triage initially stabilized patients, complete comprehensive assessments, establish diagnoses, and deliver brief intervention-based therapy. Responsibilities include providing intensive case management services, addressing social determinants of health, coordinating care across providers and settings, and connecting patients with community and internal resources.

Education Master's in Social Work, Required, or has satisfactorily completed all requirements for the MSW but awaiting conferment by the educational facility, for all Social Worker IIs hired after 12/25/2011.(Social Worker IIs hired before December 2011 met previous job description education requirements.)LicensureCurrent license in Social Work in the state of employment (LMSW, LCSW), MinimumExperience0-2 years experience in acute care hospital setting, Minimum PreferredCertification/RegistrationOther Skills & Knowledge1. From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.