Clinical Care Social Worker

Ruby Memorial Hospital (wvuh)mid

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Requirements Summary

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Masters degree in Social Work 2. Current social worker licensure as required by the state where work is being performed.

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About the Role

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This position comprehensively plans for the coordination of care for the WVU Medicine patient population across the continuum. Performs psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resource management, discharge planning, care facilitation, and referrals to alternate levels of care. Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary care team to facilitate achievement of desired treatment outcomes. The position intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources, and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. In addition, may offer crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and collaborates with the patient care team in the development of a transition/discharge plan of care for all patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Masters degree in Social Work

2. Current social worker licensure as required by the state where work is being performed.

WV: Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) through the West Virginia Board of Social Work

MD: Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C) through the Maryland Board of Social Work

Requirements

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1. One to three years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

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1. Possesses excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills in interactions with patients, families, physicians, and health care team colleagues.

2. Ability to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds and be flexible, open minded, and adaptable to change

3. Capable of independent judgment and action regarding psychosocial needs of patients.

United States of America (Exempt)

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West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.