LMSW-Social Worker (FH)

Provides case and group work services to patients and/or their families during patient's Hospital stay. Ensures continuity of medical care by referral to appropriate follow-up services. Job Responsibility - Provides direct service to patients and their families using a variety of social work modalities in order to help clients maximize their functioning. Travel to patient homes, community resources, community meetings may be required. - Advocates on behalf of the client to ensure maximum access to health care. - Maintains appropriate professional patient care documentation as defined by hospital policies and procedures. - Functions in a consultative and educative capacity with all pertinent individuals or agencies that impact on patients. - Prepares materials for supervisory conferences. - May direct the activities of paraprofessional staff, social work interns and volunteers. - May participate in appropriate research, staff development programs and community liaison activities. Perfor...Social Worker, Worker, Retail, Healthcare, Patient