Inpatient Medical Social Worker

Baystate Health

Springfield, MA, US
Base: $77,064.00 - $112,923.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Direct clinical services in acute care settings
Psychosocial assessment and treatment planning
Discharge planning and care coordination
The role involves providing direct clinical services to address psychosocial issues arising in acute care and emergency department settings

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing direct clinical services to address psychosocial issues arising in acute care and emergency department settings.
  • Baystate Health offers excellent compensation including up to 25 days of PTO in the first year and comprehensive benefits packages.
  • Social workers must formulate documented discharge plans and coordinate transitions of care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing direct clinical services to address psychosocial issues arising in acute care and emergency department settings.

Salary

Base: $77,064.00 - $112,923.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403b match, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct clinical services in acute care settings
  • Psychosocial assessment and treatment planning
  • Discharge planning and care coordination
  • Counseling patients and families on emotional issues
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with cultural and spiritual variables
  • Knowledge of legal issues like guardianship
  • Mentoring interns or new team members
  • Participation in department program development
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work
  • Active LCSW or LICSW license in Massachusetts
  • Minimum three years of healthcare social work experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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