The social worker is knowledgeable about disease, treatments, available community and governmental resources, psychosocial implications for the individual and their family as it pertains to their age and stage of development. The social worker also provides appropriate interventions and discharge planning services to patients and their family.

Completes initial and ongoing assessment of the patient and family’s response to the diagnosis, living situation and discharge planning needs.

Identifies and reports appropriate discharge barriers and avoidable days in order to promote the resolution process within the hospital and or community systems.

Education and Training:

Social Worker I

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited School of Social Work or related field required.

• ACBSW preferred.

  Social Worker II

• Master’s Degree from an accredited School of Social Work required.

• LSW or LCSW preferred.

  Experience and Knowledge:

  Social Worker I and Social Worker II

  2 years’ experience in medical Social Work or related field preferred.