Licensed Social Worker
JOB DESCRIPTION:
A Hospital Social Worker is a professional who supports patients and their families in hospitals, community clinics, and other health care settings by coordinating patients’ care with the larger medical team.
Hospital Social Worker responsibilities include educating patients about various resources at their disposal and interviewing patients to understand their unique needs.
Ultimately, you will work directly with patients to help them obtain the resources and support they need to recover from their injuries or illnesses.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assess each patient’s unique condition, combining data from medical diagnoses and personal interviews .
Develop comprehensive plans to help patients adjust to medical diagnoses and transition from the health care system to normal life.
Provide necessary support for each patient according to health status, personal strengths and weaknesses, emotional state and additional factors.
Research local support groups and other resources to determine which ones are right for individual patients.
Evaluate services and resources provided to patients to determine effectiveness.
Follow up with patients throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery to determine current state of mental and emotional health.
Maintain current knowledge of local resources and relevant medical research to provide best possible recommendation to patients.
Requirements and skills:
Excellent communication skills, including ability to explain medical concepts to patients in understandable language.
Compassionate demeanor with patients of all ages and conditions.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Relevant training and/or certifications as a Hospital Social Worker.
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