Medical Social Worker
Company: Sutter Health
Location: Novato
Posted on: June 3, 2021
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Job Description:
The Medical Social Work Associate (MSW) provides crisis
intervention, information, referrals, and discharge planning for
patients and their families, ranging in age from infancy to
geriatrics. Serves as an expert and liaison to community resources.
Provides coordination of complex discharge planning needs and
referrals to appropriate support services. Achieves a timely,
effective, coordinated discharge plan by involving other members of
the health care team. Works closely with Clinical Reviewers to
achieve the highest quality care and service and the best possible
outcomes in a cost-effective manner. Qualifications: Skills and Knowledge: Strong clinical psychosocial skills with ability to
conceptualize clinical situations and demonstrate application of
theory appropriate to specific age groups. Knowledge and understanding of individual, child and family
development, human behavior and communication, discharge planning
and the influence of culture and values in social environments. Ability to plan and implement an effective discharge plan for
patients and families. Knowledge of Medicare , MediCal , State and Federal
regulations.Knowledge of child, elder, domestic and dependent abuse
reporting requirements Knowledge of Community resources and hospital contracts Knowledge of Hospital Policy and Procedures Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications Good interpersonal and communications skills Ability to work under the supervision of the Supervisor of
Social Services Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Keywords: Sutter Health, Novato , Medical Social Worker, Other , Novato, California
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