SUMMARY 

Assists physician and health care team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems; participates in the development of the plan of treatment; prepares clinical and progress notes; works with the family; utilizes appropriate community resources; leads patient groups; and participates in discharge planning. The SW will be assigned to the Behavioral Health Unit and work with both the geriatric and adult populations.  

Qualifications include:

ï‚· Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required, Master’s preferred.

ï‚· License in Social Work required

ï‚· Knowledge regarding community resources required.

ï‚· One year of hospital/health care experience preferred.

ï‚· Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team approach required.